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: 30,324 (July 2009 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 Francesco MUSSONI and Captain Regent Stefano PALMIERI (for the period 1 October 2009-31 March 2010)
Head of Government: Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs Antonella MULARONI (since 3 December 2008)
GDP: $US 1.048 billion (2004)
GDP per Capita: $US 41,900 (2007)
Inflation: -3.5% (2008)
Unemployment: 3.1% (2008)
Industries: Tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine
Currency: Euro (€ - EUR)
Member of EU: No
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