San Marino
Official Country Name
San Marino
San Marino Overview
The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marino in A.D. 301. 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.
San Marino Economy
The tourist sector contributes over 50% of GDP. In 2006 more than 2.1 million tourists visited San Marino. The key industries are banking, wearing apparel, electronics, and ceramics. Main agricultural products are wine and cheeses. The per capita level of output and standard of living are comparable to those of the most prosperous regions of Italy, which supplies much of its food.
San Marino Location
San Marino is located in Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy
Region
San Marino is located in Europe
San Marino Population
San Marino has population of 29,251 (July 2006 est.)
San Marino Climate
San Marino has Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
San Marino Terrain
rugged mountains
San Marino Natural Resources
building stone
Ethnic Groups in San Marino
San Marino has the following ethnic groups - Sammarinese, Italian
San Marino Religions
Roman Catholic
San Marino Languages
Italian
San Marino Capital
San Marino capital is San Marino
San Marino Currency
San Marino currency is euro
Map of San Marino
