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San Marino

Guide to San Marino

Must See San Marino

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At a glance

When it comes to tiny, San Marino (its official title, The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is more of an endorsement than a title) is a colossus of the miniaturised: in its entirety it's not much bigger than two or three suburbs strung together. But it is the world's oldest surviving republic.

Fast Facts

Full name:
Most Serene Republic of San Marino
Capital city:
San Marino
Area:
61 sq km / 24 sq miles
Population:
28,119
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Language:
Italian (official)
Religion:
Roman Catholic 95%
Currency:
Euro
Electricity:
220V 50Hz
Electric plug details: