TOP 10: Smallest
Countries
In The World
In The World
If you live in such a big country as the USA, France, Chine, Russia, then you are unlikely to visit
all corners of this vast country. But there you are living in a state-dwarf, then to bypass all the
hidden corners you can last only one day.
1. Vatican
Vatican City -
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 managed by the Pope. Vatican City boasts the most beautiful building in the
world - the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, the seat of the
Pope - Apostolic Palace and others.
In addition half of the country is Vatican Gardens. Vatican official citizens
are about 800 people, and several thousand Italians daily commute here to work.
2. Monaco
The second smallest country is Monaco. Over the past 20 years thanks to the draining of the sea
area of the country has increased and now it covers an area of 2.02 square kilometers.
Monaco, the second smallest monarchical
state. The country is one of the most densely populated countries in the
world and has 30 thousand inhabitants. The main income brings tourism.
3. Nauru
Nauru
is located in the South Pacific in Micronesia.
The area of the state is 21.3 square kilometers. The Republic of Nauru is the
smallest island nation in the world. They gained independence in 1968, but a
home for Aboriginal island was for 3
thousand years. Today the population is about 9 thousand. People. The
government of Nauru has no armed forces.
4. Tuvalu
Tuvalu
is also located in the South Pacific Ocean and covers an area of 26 square kilometers.
The country also includes several coral islands. Previously, these islands
belonged to the British crown and
named Ellis Island. Tuvalu gained
independence from the British in 1978. The country's population - 10.5
thousand. People. Due to the lack of natural resources of Tuvalu have to live
at the expense of aid to other countries.
5. San Marino
San Marino
covers an area of 61 square kilometers and has the smallest population of the
member countries of the European Council. It is the oldest independent country in the world, it was founded on
September 3 301 years. Besides San
Marino is one of the richest countries in the world, her income exceeds
expenses.
6. Liechtenstein
This state has no outlet to the sea. The country area
160.4 square kilometers. Liechtenstein
is bordered by Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest
states. Here is more companies than inhabitants.
7. Marshall
Islands
It is a state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean consists mainly of coral islands. The country
area - 181 square kilometers, a population of 62 thousand. In 1986, the island
gained independence from the United
States, but so far only help America
helps them to "stay afloat." The country has no natural resources,
and imports far exceed exports.
8. Seychelles
Seychelles
occupy an area of 455 square kilometers, with a population of 84 thousands inhabitants.
The archipelago is located to the north of Madagascar
and consists of 115 islands of the
Indian Ocean. Islands managed to develop thanks to the export of coconut, vanilla
and cinnamon. But since 1976, when
the country gained independence, the main source of income has become tourism.
9. Maldives
The island country is the Republic of Maldives in the Indian Ocean and the area is the
smallest Asian country. The country area 298 square kilometers with a
population of 396,000. In the capital - Male
living two-thirds of the residents. Previously, the country has developed thanks
to the export of dried tuna, shellfish, cowries and coconut ropes,
are now the main income brings tourism.
10. The
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This small country located in the West Indies - between North
and South America, the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. The state is I on
the two islands area of 261 square km. It was the first island settled by
Europeans. The main source of income, of course, tourism, but here as well the
development of agriculture and offshore banking.