10 Smallest Countries in the World
1. The Maldives.
The island country of the Maldives is situated in
the Indian Ocean and is the smallest Asian country in terms of area. The area
of the country is 298 square meters. km with a population of 396 thousand. In
the capital of the country, Male, two thirds of the populations live. The
country used to develop thanks to the export of dried tuna, kauri mollusk and
coconut ropes, now tourism brings the main income.
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2. Seychelles
Seychelles covers an area of 455 square
kilometers, with a population of 84 thousand people. The archipelago is located
north of Madagascar and consists of 115 islands of the Indian Ocean. The
islands managed to grow thanks to the export of coconut, vanilla and cinnamon.
But since 1976, when the country expanded independence, tourism turn into the
main source of income.
3. Liechtenstein
This state has no access to the sea. The area of
the country is 160.4 square meters. kilometers. Liechtenstein borders on
Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest countries. There are more
companies registered than residents.
4. Nauru
Nauru is situated in the South Pacific in
Micronesia. The area of the state is 21.3 square meters. kilometers. The
Republic of Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. They gained
independence in 1968, but the island was home to Indigenous people for 3
thousand years. Today, the country's population is about 9 thousand people. The
state of Nauru has no armed forces.
5. Vatican
The Vatican is a closed city-state located in one
of the areas of Rome and covering an area of 44 hectares. It was founded in
1929 and is governed by the Pope. The Vatican boasts the most beautiful
buildings in the world - the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, the
residence of the Pope - the Apostolic Palace, etc. In addition, half of the
country is occupied by the Vatican Gardens. The authorized citizens of the
Vatican are roughly 800 people, and several thousand Italians travel here to
work every day.
6. Monaco
The second smallest country is Monaco. Over the
past 20 years, due to the drainage of the sea, the country's area has increased
and now it occupies an area of 2.02 square meters. kilometers. Monaco is the
second smallest monarchical state. The country is one of the most thickly occupied
countries in the world and has 30 thousand populations. The main income for
residents comes from tourism.
7. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This dwarf state is located in the West Indies -
between the Americas on the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. The state is located
on two islands with an area of 261 square meters. km These were the first
islands populated by Europeans. The main source of income, of course, is
tourism, but agriculture and offshore banking are also developed here.
8. Marshall Islands
This state in the center of the Pacific Ocean involves
mostly of coral islands. The area of the country is 181 square meters.
kilometer, population 62 thousand. In 1986, the Islands gained independence
from the United States, but so far only America’s help has helped them “stay
afloat”. The country has no natural incomes and the import of goods far exceeds
export.
9. San Marino
San Marino covers an area of 61 square meters.
kilometer and has the smallest population of the affiliate countries of the
European Council. It is the primogenital independent country in the world, it
was founded on September 3, 301. In addition, San Marino is one of the richest
countries in the world, with revenues that exceed expenses.
10. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is also located in the South Pacific Ocean
and covers an area of 26 square meters. kilometers. The country also includes
several coral islands. Previously, these islands belonged to the British Crown
and were called Ellis Islands. Tuvalu gained independence from the British in
1978. The population of the country is 10.5 thousand people. Due to the lack of
natural resources, Tuvalu has to live off the help of other countries.
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