43°56N 12°26E, pop (2000e) 2500. Capital city of San Marino, C Italy, on Monte Titano; accessible only by road; surrounded by three enclosures of walls, including many gateways, towers, and ramparts; basilica, St Francis's Church, governor's palace.
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Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino Most Serene Republic of San Marino |
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Motto: Latin: Libertas (English: "Liberty") |
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| Anthem: Inno Nazionale della Repubblica | |||||
| Patron saint: St. Marinus | |||||
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San Marino 43°56′N 12°27′E |
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| Largest city | Serravalle | ||||
| Official language | Italian | ||||
| Government | Republic | ||||
| - Captains Regent |
Antonio Carattoni and Roberto Giorgetti |
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| - Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs | Fiorenzo Stolfi | ||||
| Foundation | |||||
| - Date | September 3, 301 | ||||
| Area | |||||
| - Total |
61 km² (224th) 23.5 sq mi |
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| - Water (%) | negligible | ||||
| Population | |||||
| - January 2005 estimate | 28,117 (212th) | ||||
| - Density |
481/km² (20th) 1,225/sq mi |
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| GDP (PPP) | 2001 estimate | ||||
| - Total | $904 million (195th) | ||||
| - Per capita | $34,600 (12th) | ||||
| HDI (2003) | n/a (unranked) (n/a) | ||||
| Currency | Euro (€) (EUR) | ||||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .sm | ||||
| Calling code | +378 (0549 from Italy) | ||||
The Most Serene Republic of San Marino (Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) is the third smallest nation in Europe (after Monaco and the Holy See).
Economy
Although San Marino is not an official European Union member, it is allowed to use the euro as its currency by virtue of arrangements with the council of the European Union;
Transport
San Marino's closest airport, located in Italy, is Federico Fellini International Airport close to the city of Rimini.
Demographics
There is no significant difference between the demographics of San Marino and Italy.
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