Officially Republic of San Marino, republic (1995 est. pop. 28,119), 24 sq mi (61.2 sq km), in the Apennines near the Adriatic Sea, SW of Rimini, N central Italy. It is the world's smallest republic and claims to be Europe's oldest existing state. The capital is San Marino (1988 est. pop. 4,140); Serravalle is the only other town.

Organic of State San Marino www.esteri.sm

www.sanmarinostate.com
 

Country

Surface Area:
61.2 square km

Population:
28,503 (July 2004 est.)

Located in:
Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy

Capital City:
San Marino

Head of State:
cochiefs of state Captain Regent Giuseppe Arzilli and Captain Regent Roberto Raschi

Prime Minister:
Fiorenzo STOLFI

Independent since:
3 September 301
Currency:
€uro