San Marino

Apr 7, 2011, 23:46 IST

San Marino is surrounded by Italy. It is situated in the Apennines, a little inland from the Adriatic Sea near Rimini.

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)

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