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Geographically the third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the European Union, although it is not a member; social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy.
Population: 32,742 (2014).
Nationality: noun: Sammarinese (singular and plural), adjective: Sammarinese.
Ethnic groups: Sammarinese, Italian.
Languages: Italian.
Religions: Roman Catholic.
GDP: $ 1 866 000 000.00 (2013).
No regular military forces; voluntary Military Corps (Corpi Militari) performs ceremonial duties and limited police support functions. Defense is the responsibility of Italy.
Capital: San Marino
Location: Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy. Landlocked; smallest independent state in Europe after the Holy See and Monaco; dominated by the Apennines.
Geographic coordinates:
43 46 N, 12 25 E.
Area:
total: 61 sq km
land: 61 sq km
water: 0 sq km.
Land boundaries:
total: 39 km
border countries: Italy 39 km.
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked).
Natural resources: building stone.
