| Geographical Information |
| Map Location |
Europe |
| Geographical Location |
43° 46' North Latitude
12° 25' East Longitude |
| Surface Area |
61.2 sq km |
| Climate |
Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers |
| Natural Resources |
Building stone |
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| Political Information |
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| Country Name |
Republic of San Marino |
| Capital City |
San Marino |
| Government Type |
Independent republic |
| Administrative Divisions |
9 municipalities (castelli, singular - castello); Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, San Marino Citta, Serravalle |
| Independence Day |
3 September 301 |
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| Demographical Information |
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| Population |
28,880 (July 2005 est.) |
| Nationality |
Sammarinese |
| Ethnic Groups |
Sammarinese, Italian |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic |
| Languages |
Italian |
| Population Growth Rate |
1.3% (2005 est.) |
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| Economical Information |
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| Currency |
Euro (EUR) |
| Industries |
Tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine |
| Labor Force |
18,500 (1999) |
| Labor Force by Sectors |
Agriculture 1%, industry 42%, services 57% (2000 est.) |
| Agriculture Products |
Wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides |
| Export Commodities |
Building stone, lime, wood, chestnuts, wheat, wine, baked goods, hides, ceramics |
| Export Partners |
- |
| Import Commodities |
Wide variety of consumer manufactures, food |
| Import Partners |
- |
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| Transportation |
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| Railways |
- |
| Highways |
220 km |
| Pipelines |
- |
| Airports |
none (2004 est.) |
| Ports and Harbors |
- |
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| Communication |
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| Phone Code |
+378 |
| Internet Abbreviation |
.sm |
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| Other |
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| Short History |
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 Marino 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. |
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