The Malton Federal Republic is a self-declared micronation that was founded on 13 December 2022. It claims to be based in the U.S. state of Ohio. Like many micronations, Malton was established as a symbolic or experimental entity, typically created to express political ideas, cultural identity, or personal sovereignty rather than to seek formal international recognition. The Malton Federal Republic describes itself as a federal republic, implying a system of governance composed of multiple internal jurisdictions operating under a central authority.