The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.
Full Name: Republic of San Marino
Area: 61.2 sq km (land: 61.2 sq km, water: 0 sq km)
Population: 29,973 (July 2008 est.)
Capital City: San Marino
People: Sammarinese, Italian
Language: Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic
Government Type: Independent republic
Chief of State Co-chiefs of State Captain Regent Federico Pedini AMATI and Captain Regent Rosa ZAFFERANI (for the period 1 April-30 September 2008)
Head of Government: Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs Fiorenzo STOLFI (since 27 July 2006)
GDP: $US 850 million (2004 est.)
GDP per Capita: $US 34,100 (2004 est.)
Inflation: -1.5% (2006)
Unemployment: 3.8% (2004)
Industries: Tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine
Currency: Euro (€ - EUR)
Member of EU: No
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