Mostly we discuss the largest countries of the world, but there are many countries in the world that are so small to be spotted on the map. These countries range from microstates within the Europe to small islands. Due to their low population, they are more developed than many countries. Here we are discussing the top 5 smallest countries across the world on the base of the area they covered.
5 San Marino
With an area of 61.2 sq km, San Marino comes at fifth position in the list of World's smallest countries. Only thirty to forty thousand people live in the country. It is a microstate that is enclosed completely in Italy. Due to small size, San Marino has a GDP rate greater than many developed countries, and unemployment rate less than many European countries.
San Marino economically depend on industry and tourism. Due to high castles, San Marino is considered as a wonderful destination for tourists.
4 Tuvalu
It is the world's fourth-smallest country. It covers an area of 30 sq km. Tuvalu, an island country, located between Australia and Hawaii in Oceania continent. It was established in 1978 and its population is 11,000. Mostly, people speak English and Tuvaluan language. Tuvalu is also recognized as the Ellis Islands. Due to beautiful islands, almost twenty thousand people visit every year. There is no agriculture in Tuvalu due to porous soil. Seabirds and fishes are used for food. The country mainly depend on imported food.
3 Nauru
With an area of 20 sq km, Nauru attains third position in the list of the smallest countries. It is an island country, located in the pacific region. Nauru was founded in 1968, and it has only 10 thousand population. Presence of World War II remainders render great interest to the visitors. Only two hotels are present in the country. Economically, Nauru depends on Australia due to its lowest GDP per capita.
There are no river and lakes in Nauru. Average rainfall is only 80 inches that causes severe droughts. Maximum water is imported on ships, while rest is obtained by roof catchment method.
2 Monaco
It is the world's smallest country that encompasses only 2 sq km. It is located on French river in Europe. Monaco is also known as a densely populated area. It was established in 1297. Almost 30 % people are millionaire. Monaco is famous due to notorious casinos, luxurious resorts and antique museums. Also, motor racing events make this country notable for visitors. People are also attracted toward Monaco due to Mediterranean climate with an average temperature of 16 degree.
1 Vatican City
It is one of the smallest city in the world because it covers only 0.49 sq km area. It became a sovereign country in 1927. Also, the city has less than a thousand people, but it amasses millions of visitors every year. Vatican is famous due to historic cultures, antique museum and richest art collections. It is the only country discerned as "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO. Peter's Basilica, the religious building of Christians, is located in Vatican City. It is the second-largest religious building in the world.
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