Alright, we 've had a revolution, vote for independence etc. Now what??? What country code do our neighbors call, who issues passports and how do we deliver mail?
This is what faced the Republic of South Sudan in the wake of their secession from Sudan in 2011. They did issue their first set of stamps in July 2011 and are currently working to attain membership in the Universal Postal Union, an arm of the United Nations which helps coordinate postal services.
Some interesting articles on starting a nation:
http://www.economist.com/node/18330465
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14014083
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