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Republic of San Marino
Captains Regent: Antonio Carattoni
and Roberto Giorgetti (2006) Total area: 23 sq mi (60 sq km) Population (2009 est.): 30,324 (growth
rate: 1.1%); birth rate: 9.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 5.3/1000;
life expectancy: 81.9; density per sq mi: 1,278
Capital (2003 est.):
San Marino, 4,300 Largest city: Serravalle, 8,700 Monetary unit: Euro More Facts & Figures |
Republic of San Marino
GeographyOne-tenth the size of New York City, San Marino is surrounded by Italy.
It is situated in the Apennines, a little inland from the Adriatic Sea
near Rimini.
GovernmentRepublic.
HistoryAccording to tradition, San Marino was founded about
A.D.
350 and had the good luck for centuries to stay
out of the many wars and feuds on the Italian peninsula. It is the oldest
republic in the world. San Marino has survived, completely intact, attacks
by other self-governing Italian city-states, the Napoleonic Wars, the
unification of Italy, and two world wars. Those born in San Marino remain
citizens and can vote no matter where they live. It joined the United
Nations in 1992.
See also
Encyclopedia:
San Marino
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U.S. State Dept. Country Notes:
San Marino
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