Official name Most Serene Republic of San Marino, Ital Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino
Local name San Marino Timezone GMT +1 Area 61 km²/23 sq mi population total (2002e) 27 700 Status Republic Capital San Marino Language Italian (official) Ethnic groups Sanmarinesi (San Marino citizens) (87%), Italian (12%) Religion Roman Catholic (95%) Physical features Landlocked in C Italy; smallest republic in the world, land boundaries, 34 km/21 mi; ruggedly mountainous, centred on the limestone ridges of Monte Titano, 793 m/2602 ft and the valley of the R Ausa. Climate Temperate climate, with cool winters, warm summers; average annual temperatures -6°C (Jan), 26°C (Jul); moderate rainfall; average annual rainfall 880 mm/35 in. Currency 1 euro (EUR) = 100 cents (previous to February 2002, 1 Italian Lira (ITL)/1 San Marino Lira = 100 centesimi) Economy Wheat, grapes, cheese, livestock; postage stamps, tourism, textiles, pottery; chemicals, paints, wine. GDP (2001e) $940 mn, per capita $34 600 History Founded by a 4th-c Christian saint as a refuge against religious persecution; treaty of friendship with the Kingdom of Italy, preserving independence, 1862; in World War 2, followed Italy and declared war on Britain, 1940; declared neutrality shortly before Italian surrender, 1943; governed by an elected unicameral Parliament (the Grand and General Council) a Congress of State; parliament elects two of its members every six months to act as Captains-Regent (Capitani Reggenti), with the functions of Head of State.|
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 | |||||
| Capital |
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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