10 Smallest Countries In The World
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12 February 2025
1. Vatican City (0.49 sq km): This independent city-state is surrounded by Rome, Italy, and serves as the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church
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2. Monaco (2.02 sq km): This tiny but wealthy principality, located on the French Riviera, is known for its luxury lifestyle, casinos, Formula 1 Grand Prix, and Monte Carlo Casino
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3. Nauru (21 sq km): A small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Once rich in phosphate mining, its economy has declined after depletion
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4. Tuvalu (26 sq km): Another small island country in the Pacific with a population of less than 11,000. Tuvalu is highly vulnerable to climate change and rising sea levels
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5. San Marino (61 sq km): It's a landlocked country surrounded by Italy, located near Apennine Mountains. San Marino has a high standard of living and a strong banking, tourism sector
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6. Liechtenstein (160 sq km): A small, landlocked country between Switzerland and Austria. It's one of the world's richest countries per capita, with a strong banking industry
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7. The Marshall Islands ( 181 sq km): A remote island nation in the Pacific that consists of 29 atolls and over 1,000 islands
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8. Saint Kitts and Nevis (261 sq km): Located in the Caribbean, it's known for its beaches, volcanic mountains, and sugar plantation history
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9. The Maldives (300 sq km): This tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean consists of over 1,100 islands. One of the most famous luxury travel destinations, it's known for its overwater bungalows
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10. Malta (316 sq km): This island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, has a rich history, with prehistoric temples, medieval cities, and fortifications
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