San Marino
Tiny Italian republic
San Marino is a tiny independent republic entirely surrounded by Italy, located in the Apennine Mountains near the Adriatic coast.
Claiming to be the world's oldest surviving republic, founded in 301 CE, it covers only about 24 square miles and has a population of roughly 34,000.
The country is known for its medieval architecture, mountaintop capital, and status as a microstate that has maintained independence for centuries.
San Marino attracts tourists who want to visit all of Europe's smallest countries.
Inherent physical or structural makeup
- independenceFreedom from external control
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
- governmentAuthority over a state
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
Regents · oligarchy · democracy · legislation · self-rule · autonomy · sovereignty · statehood
Cultural arm of UN
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- towersTall vertical structures
historic · inscribed · preservation · ancient · Serene · stonework · ramparts · pilgrimage
Extremely small in size
- landlockedHaving no sea access
- enclaveSurrounded distinct territory
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- compactTightly packed together
diminutive · smallest · miniature · enclosed · surrounded · Italy · territory · interior
constitution
Inherent physical or structural makeup
- independenceFreedom from external control
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
- governmentAuthority over a state
council · Regents · oligarchy · democracy · legislation · self-rule · autonomy · sovereignty · statehood · citizenship
UNESCO
Cultural arm of UN
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
towers · historic · inscribed · preservation · ancient · Serene · stonework · ramparts · pilgrimage
tiny
Extremely small in size
- landlockedHaving no sea access
- enclaveSurrounded distinct territory
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
compact · diminutive · smallest · miniature · enclosed · surrounded · Italy · territory · interior · bordered
Adriatic
Sea east of Italy
coins · duty-free · souvenirs · panoramic · views · museums · visitors · shopping · euro · postage
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