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:


