The first floating nation will emerge from the Pacific Ocean by 2020
Floating city still sounds like a science fiction. But in some years it may become a fantastic reality! Seasteading Institute, based in San-Francisco, is planning to open one in the Pacific Ocean, off the island of Tahiti. The project was approved by the government of French Polynesia and by 2020 a big progress in construction is expected.
A city of the future includes homes, offices, hotels and restaurants. The aim of Seasteading Institute is to create an independent nation that will operate on its own laws and experiment on new modes of government and agricultural methods. This unique city is also expected to be a special economic zone and operate with its own trade laws. It is so different comparing with the Palm Island — a floating nation in Dubai!
In some years a floating city will transform from a science fiction to fantastic reality
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The idea of its developing belongs to Seasteading Institute from San-Francisco
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The government of French Polynesia has already approved the project
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It is intended to be the best and the most unusual city in the world: a special economic zone will allow to operate with its own trade laws
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Experiments on new modes of government and agricultural methods are also expected
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A city of the future includes homes, offices, hotels and restaurants. It will be guarded from the harsh waves of the ocean with strong concrete panels
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Location of this modern wonder is already defined by engineers and architects
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The construction of this offshore will cost about $167 million
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If you happen to visit Tahiti in 2020, you will be lucky to see it with your own eyes!
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Isn’t it an amazing idea?
