micropatrology

noun2

1. •
   The study of microstates; sovereign countries with very small populations, land areas, or both.

   • These people make a hobby keeping track of small countries, both established ones (like Monaco and Liechtenstein) and new countries. "Micropatrology" is their word for "the study of small countries." — 1999
2. •
   Synonym of micropatriology.

   • Again, welcome new LOSS [League of Secessionist States] members and good luck furthering the cause of micronationalism and the science of micropatrology! — 1996