San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino and also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is the oldest existing representative republic and the smallest European state for population, the clerical Vatican city aside. It is surrounded by Italy. Located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains, it is the fifth-smallest country in the …
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino and also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is the oldest existing representative republic and the smallest European state for population, the clerical Vatican city aside. It is surrounded by Italy. Located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains, it is the fifth-smallest country in the world, with a land area of just over 61 km² and a population of 33,642, as of 2023.