This country is the 229th smallest country in the world. It is the oldest republic in the world and has a population of 32,448 people. This country is San Marino.
Geography
San Marino is about one-tenth the size of New York City. It is situated in central Italy and is surrounded by the country. San Marino’s terrain is geographically comprised by the rugged Apennine mountains. It’s climate is Mediterranean so it has cold damp winters and hot dry summers.
Economy
San Marino’s economy relies heavily on tourism, banking, and the export of ceramics and textiles. It’s biggest trade partner is Italy who it imports primarily manufactured goods from. The average Sammarinese person makes $62,188 a year and it’s monetary unit is the Euro.
History
San Marino is the oldest republic in the world because of its remarkable ability to stay neutral and unconquered. Since its formation in 301 AD, the Republic of San Marino has survived five major wars. San Marino remained intact avoiding feuds with neighboring Italian city-states, the Napoleonic Wars, the unification of Italy, and two world wars. After World War II, San Marino was ruled by a communist government which fell in 1957. San Marino joined the United Nations in 1992.
Fun Facts
1. San Marino’s capital is San Marino.
2. San Marino harbored more than 100,000 persecuted Jews and Italians during WWII (that was 10 times its population at the time).
3. San Marino had the first democratically elected communist leader.
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| San Marino's flag |
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| San Marino's location in Italy |
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| San Marino (San Marino's capital city) |
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