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1. Is the smallest?
The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Laid flat, the Burj Khalifa is longer than the narrowest part of Vatican City.
2. Was founded by a saint?
San Marino was founded by Saint Marinus, a Christian stonemason seeking refuge from religious persecution.
3. Is an island nation?
Malta is composed of three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
4. Is known as "The Most Serene Republic"?
San Marino is also known as the Most Serene Republic, a traditional title used in its historic documents and ceremonies.
5. Is a landlocked country surrounded by other landlocked countries?
Along with Uzbekistan, Liechtenstein is one of only two landlocked countries that are entirely surrounded by other landlocked countries.
6. Is the oldest continuously functioning republic?
San Marino is the world’s oldest republic that has existed without interruption.
7. Is an observer at the United Nations?
The Vatican is an observer state at the United Nations, participating in meetings but without voting rights.
8. Is not part of UNESCO?
Liechtenstein is not a member of UNESCO and therefore does not participate in its programs or have any sites listed as World Heritage.
9. Uses the Swiss franc as its official currency?
The Swiss franc is the official currency of Liechtenstein.
10. Has two state leaders from other countries?
Andorra is a co-principality ruled by two princes: the President of France (France) and the Bishop of Urgell (Spain).
11. Is the seat of the Holy See?
The Vatican is the official seat of the Holy See.
12. Is famous for its Formula 1 race?
Monaco is famous for its Formula 1 Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious races in the world.
13. Is a monarchy ruled by the House of Grimaldi?
Monaco is a parliamentary monarchy ruled by the House of Grimaldi. The current prince is Albert II.
14. Was once a British colony?
Malta was a British colony from 1814 to 1964. It served as a key naval base for the British Empire in the Mediterranean.
15. Speaks a Semitic language?
Maltese is a Semitic language derived from Arabic, with influences from Italian and English.
16. Has the highest population density?
Monaco is the world’s most densely populated country.
17. Has the highest point?
Andorra has the highest point among the microstates: Coma Pedrosa, which rises to 2,942 meters.
18. Is the biggest?
Andorra is the largest microstate. It ranks as the 16th smallest country by area.