National name
Repubblica di San Marino
Government
Republic.
Geography
San Marino is surrounded by Italy. It is situated in the Apennines, a little inland from the Adriatic Sea near Rimini.
Historical Background
The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marino in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.
Name
San Marino
Capital
City of San Marino
Language
Italian
Area
Total 61.2 km2 (219th) 24 sq mi Water (%) 0
Population
31 March 2010 estimate 31,716 Density 501/km2 1,297.6/sq mi
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Repubblica di San Marino
Government
Republic.
Geography
San Marino is surrounded by Italy. It is situated in the Apennines, a little inland from the Adriatic Sea near Rimini.
Historical Background
The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marino in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.
Name
San Marino
Capital
City of San Marino
Language
Italian
Area
Total 61.2 km2 (219th) 24 sq mi Water (%) 0
Population
31 March 2010 estimate 31,716 Density 501/km2 1,297.6/sq mi
Currency
Euro (EUR)
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