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San Marino

San Marino
Capital
San Marino City
Population
34K
Area
61 km²
Language
Italian

San Marino is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is San Marino City, with a population of approximately 34K and a total area of 61 km². The official language is Italian and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about San Marino

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Population
34K
total residents
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Total Area
61 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
557/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.9B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$55,882
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Italian
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
301 AD
established
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Local Time in San Marino City

San Marino covers an area of 61 km² with a population density of 557/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.9B ($55,882 per capita) and gained independence in 301 AD. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.

Did You Know?

San Marino is the world's oldest surviving republic, founded in 301 AD by a Christian stonemason named Marinus. It is completely surrounded by Italy yet has maintained its independence for over 1,700 years, making it a remarkable anomaly in European history.

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✈️ Travel Information for San Marino

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Best Time to Visit
April–October
Mediterranean, mild and sunny
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Cost of Travel
Mid–Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 San Marino on the Map

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📍 San Marino City, San Marino
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🏆 San Marino World Rankings

1st
Oldest Republic
World's oldest surviving republic, founded 301 AD
1st
Surrounded
One of only 3 countries completely surrounded by one other country
1st
No Debt
One of the few countries with no national debt
1st
More Cars Than People
Has more cars registered than people

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about San Marino

What is the capital of San Marino?

The capital of San Marino is San Marino City.

What continent is San Marino in?

San Marino is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.

What currency does San Marino use?

San Marino uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +378.

What is the GDP of San Marino?

San Marino has a GDP of $1.9B, with a GDP per capita of $55,882.

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