San Marino
Population facts The population of this European country is in excess of 33,400 people. The majority of San Marino's inhabitants reside in Dogana which is the country's most populous city. San Marino has a very low population when compared to other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 523 people per sq km. The estimated population of Europe is approximately 738,442,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the second smallest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Capital & major cities The capital of San Marino is San Marino. The names of other major cities located in this country are Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano, Fiorentino and Acquaviva.
National symbol(s): three peaks each displaying a tower
National colors: white and blue
National Anthem/Song: Inno Nazionale della Repubblica (Translation: National Anthem of the Republic)
National Holiday(s): Founding of the Republic (also known as the Feast of Saint Marinus), 3 September (A.D. 301)
National Motto(s): Libertas (Translation: Liberty)
Map of San Marino
Geography
San Marino forms part of the continent of Europe, where it has a landlocked position and is bordered entirely by Italy . There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, it has 51 countries, with some countries belonging to both Europe and Asia, stretches across a total area size of 10,180,000 km2 and forms 6.8% of the landmass of the world. San Marino is a landlocked country that spans a total area of approximately 61 km2. It is one of the smallest countries in Europe and the rest of the world. San Marino is classed as an enclave as it is surrounded entirely by Italy.
The following information provides a guideline to the approximate border lengths of San Marino:
Italy 37 km.
Climate
San Marino has a Mediterranean climate that is characterized by mild winters and warm summers with plenty of sunshine. The geography of San Marino is dominated by the Apennine Mountains. The lowest point of San Marino is the Torrente Ausa at 55m, and the highest point of elevation is Monte Titano at 739m.
Culture
The official language of San Marino is Italian.
The primary religion of San Marino is Roman Catholic
Economy
Natural resources are materials and substances that can be found occurring naturally on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of resources that occur naturally in an individual country are influenced by varying factors such as the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries are very rich in natural resources, where as others have limited to none. Countries that have particularly rich resources include Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada. Food, transport and construction are three of the primary uses of natural resources. For example, fish is a naturally occurring resource that can be caught for food consumption. Crude oils can be refined into different types of fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. Wood/timber from forests can be used to build homes and furniture. The natural resources found in San Marino include building stone.
The flag
Every country has its own unique culture, history and identity. Flags, symbols, emblems, mottos, songs, anthems and colors are used by countries worldwide to represent national pride and identity. These national symbols are created through the unique history of a nation and can portray both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, songs, mottos and colors reflect the past, present and future hopes of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can include a mixture of things that are symbolic to a nation such as wildlife, plants, geographical features, crops, tools of agriculture, and tools of war. Here are some important facts on the symbols, songs and colors of San Marino: