Užupio Respublika (Republic of Užupis) is a social and artistic community based in area of Užupis, Vilnius.
Artūras Zuokas, mayor of Vilnius, lives in Užupis and frequently takes part in the Republic's events.
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In 1997, the residents of the area declared the Republic of Užupis, along with its own flag, currency, president, cabinet of ministers, a constitution written by Romas Lileikis and Thomas Chepaitis, an anthem, and an army (numbering approximately 11 men).
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