Smallest Countries in the World
By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide
The World's Fifth Smallest Country - San Marino
La Rocca tower in the foreground is the oldest of three guard towers that overlook the city and independent country of San Marino.
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San Marino is landlocked completely surrounded by Italy and is only 24 square miles in area. San Marino is located on Mt. Titano in north-central Italy and is home to 32,000 residents. The country claims to be the oldest state in Europe, having been founded in the fourth century. San Marino's topography mainly consists of rugged mountains and its highest elevation is Monte Titano at 2,477 feet (755 m). The lowest point in San Marino is Torrente Ausa at 180 feet (55 m).
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- The World's Seventh Smallest Country - Marshall Islands
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