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San Marino is the 3rd-smallest country in all of Europe and the 5th-smallest country in the world. It is landlocked and bordered on all sides by Italy.
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Key Facts & Information
GENERAL FACTS
- Only the countries of San Marino, Vatican City, and Lesotho are qualified to be considered as a complete enclave.
- San Marino’s capital is the City of San Marino.
- This country is the world’s oldest existing republic.
- Even though San Marino is an independent country, it depends very much on Italy.
- San Marino is officially called the Republic of San Marino. It is also known as The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, or Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino (Italian).
- San Marino derives its name from Saint Marinus.
HISTORY
- San Marino lays claim to the titles of the oldest constitutional republic, as well as the oldest surviving sovereign state.
- San Marino was founded by Marinus the Dalmatian in 301 CE.
- Marinus was a Christian stonemason who had been working on the city walls in Rimini (also part of the Roman Empire) and preaching the Christian gospel to slaves.
- At the time, the Roman Empire was still pagan. Fearing persecution, Marinus fled to nearby Monte Titano, where he built a chapel and lived as a hermit. As his reputation developed, others started to follow him to the mountain, until finally, the proprietor of Mount Titano decided to gift the land to him.
- For centuries, San Marino had the good fortune of staying out of many of the different wars and conflicts on the Italian peninsula.
- The Pope recognized the independence of the nation in 1631. However, this independence was interrupted by various invasions.
- During the Napoleonic wars, Napoleonโs Army threatened the independence of San Marino. However, Napoleon was defeated, and San Marino kept its independence.
- During the later stages of the Italian unification, San Marino turned into a sort of sanctuary for those who opposed unification. This helped keep San Marino separate from the unification.
- Throughout WWII, San Marino was neutral. This enabled the country to provide sanctuary to over 100,000 evacuees coming from the surrounding areas in Italy.
GEOGRAPHY
- The total land area of San Marino is 2 kmยฒ, making it the 3rd-smallest country in Europe. Only the countries of Monaco and Vatican City are smaller.
- As of 2018, the population was 33,400.
- San Marino is primarily rugged and mountainous. The nation is covered by the Apennine Mountains range.
- The highest point is Monte Titano, reaching 755 meters, while the lowest point is Torrente Ausa, at 55 meters.
- Two rivers flow through San Marino.
- Since it is a landlocked country, there are no major ports or harbors.
- There are a lot of different kinds of animals that call San Marino home. This includes a wide variety of mammals, like foxes, otters, bats, hedgehogs, badgers, rabbits, and weasels.
- San Marino’s climate is mild and temperate. During summer, the maximum temperatures are usually in the 70s, while winters will usually be in the teens.
ECONOMY
- One of the most important industries in the economy of San Marino is tourism. Several of the businesses cater to the tourist trade.
- The sale of collectible stamps, as well as coins, is also a large part of the countryโs revenue stream.
- Up until the end of the 1900s, the largest industries in San Marino were farming, mining, and stone working.
- White sandstone was once abundant, though it is now extracted only in limited quantities for artistic purposes.
- The production of many different alcoholic spirits is additionally a significant industry, including wine and liquors.
- Agricultural products such as wheat, grapes, corn, olives, cattle, horses, pigs, beef, cheese, and hides are all significant money earners.
- Even though San Marino has a strong agricultural sector, it depends on trade with Italy for most of its needs.
- San Marinoโs GDP is around $500 million annually, with a usual growth rate of 8 percent.
- Though not a member of the European Union, the official currency of San Marino is the Euro.
CULTURE
- Family plays a significant role in San Marino. With the advent of a more industrialized economy, the nuclear family has superseded the extended family as the basic unit within the home.
- The arts are broadly supported in San Marino. Residents take an active interest in cultural activities like music, literature, and film.
- The food in San Marino highlights the fresh and locally grown produce, pasta, and meat. Their meals and dishes are essentially the same as Italian dishes, which is not surprising since they are both Mediterranean states.
- People from San Marino are known as Sammarinese, and Italian is their official language.
San Marino Worksheets
This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the San Marino across 19 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use San Marino worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the San Marino which is the 3rd-smallest country in all of Europe and the 5th-smallest country in the world. It is landlocked and bordered on all sides by Italy.
Complete List Of Included Worksheets
- San Marino Facts
- Quick Facts
- Enclave Countries
- Important Events
- 3 Days and 2 Nights
- San Marino Eco Report
- About Saint Marinus
- Must Visit
- Color the Box
- Sammarinese
- Postage Stamp
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