THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COUNTRIES
Vatican City
Being the smallest country in the world, Vatican City has 770 residents, and none is a permanent resident. Uniquely, due to its small size, there are no street and addresses in the entire country. Vatican City, which was created in 1929, is also known as the Holy See. It covers 0,44 square kilometers and is surrounded by Rome and Italy. This city country is also known as the spiritual center for Roman Catholics.
San Marino
The country whose formal name is The Most Serene Republic of San Marino claims it is the oldest state in Europe because it was founded in the fourth century. In addition, San Marino is also the world's oldest republic. This fifth smallest country, with a total area of 61 km2 and about 29,000 residents, is surrounded by Italy. Before World War II, San Marino was one of the poorest country in Europe, but now it is one of the richest countries in the world!
Nauru
Have been independent since 1968, Nauru was formerly known as Pleasant Island. The Republic of Nauru is the smallest independent republic and has no official capital. This country is the neighbor of Banaba Island in Karibati, located near Papua New Guinea. It covers 21 square kilometers. This country is also known for its phosphate production, on which the 13,000 residents depend to live.
Monaco
The second smallest country in the world, Monaco, is famous for its Monte Carlo casinos. This country gained its independence in the 13th century. Monaco is located along the french Riviera ad near Nice, with an area of 1,95 square kilometers. About 32,000 people live here. There are two unique things about the Monegasques (people of Monaco). The first thing is they are not the majority in their own country - only about I in 5 people are native Monegasque. The other unique thing is that native Monegasques are not allowed to enter the casinos.
Tuvalu
Gaining independence in 1973, Tuvalu was known before as Ellices Island. It has about 12,000 residents. It is located in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Australia. It is also a neighbor of Nauru. Tuvalu consists of nine tiny islands with a total area of 26 square kilometers. Global warming and Tuvalu's highest elevation, which is only 5 meters above sea level, have made this country very vulnerable.
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