With an area around the size of two tennis courts, Sealand is a difficult place to live in. In fact, it has only one permanent resident who is responsible for maintaining the fort. Even Prince Michael, the current representative of the nation, lives in the UK with his family. However, people around the world have been inspired by Sealand’s fight for freedom. Those who wish to support Sealand are offered the chance to become an e-citizen or even claim a noble title.
西兰公国的国土面积约为两个网球场的大小，这使它成为一个难以居住的地方。实际上，这里只有一位永久居民，其负责维护这座堡垒。即便是目前的国家代表麦可亲王，也与他的家人居住在英国。然而，西兰公国为自由奋斗的故事激励了世界各地的人们。那些希望支持西兰公国的人有机会可以成为其电子居民，或者甚至拥有贵族头衔。
生活必备字词：
maintain vt. 维护；保养
representative n. 代表人
claim vt. 声称，主张
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