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 (€).
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.
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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Three medieval towers perched on the crags of Mount Titano — the iconic image of San Marino
UNESCO hilltop old town with medieval streets and stunning views over the Italian countryside
The government palace on the main piazza — the seat of the world's oldest republic
UNESCO limestone peak rising 755m — the entire country sits on and around this mountain
The capital of San Marino is San Marino City.
The official language(s) of San Marino are Italian.
The population of San Marino is approximately 34K.
San Marino uses the Euro (€).
San Marino is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.
San Marino has a GDP of $1.9B, with a GDP per capita of $55,882.
The best time to visit San Marino is April–October. The climate is Mediterranean, mild and sunny.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
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