The Fifth World Community (5WC) is a community of mature small
nations.
The terms First World, Second World, and Third World are used to divide
the nations of earth into three broad categories, in a hierarchy that
today is largely based on the Human Development Index (HDI), which is
the measure of life expectancy, literacy, education, and standard of
living for countries worldwide. This is the Official World.
The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth World, on the other hand, comprises
nations without fully
recognised states, and thus outside of the United Nations. This is the
non-Official World.
At one end of the non-Official World, a Fourth World nation is a
medium- to large-sized nation without a significantly recognised state.
Fourth World nations, whether old or new, with many supporters or few,
always have or claim a substantial territory. The term Fourth World
nation can be used interchangeably with the term self-determination or
secessionist group.
At the other end of the non-Official World spectrum, a Sixth World
nation
is a small nation, usually based on the Internet. The term Sixth World
nation can be used interchangeably with the term micronation, although
it was discovered that most nations that
call themselves micronations don't actually fall under that category.
A Fifth World nation, on the other hand, is a small nation with a
strong and established national identity. The Fifth World can be either
territorial or virtual, ethnic or non-ethnic, so it is actually midway
in
characteristics between the Fourth and Sixth Worlds. A Fifth World
nation is a mature micronation. The term Fifth World nation can be used
interchangeably with the term social
identity or irredentist group.
If you would like to join this community, please contact us through the
'Contact Us' button above. Fifth World Community (5WC) nations may also
register their real and working government agencies, schools,
companies, or nonprofit organisations at this website.