Vatican City - 0.2 square miles - The world's smallest state, the Vatican has a population of 770, none of whom are permanent residents. The tiny country which surrounds St. Peter's Basilica is the spiritual center for the world's Roman Catholics (over 1 billion strong). Also known as the Holy See, Vatican City is surrounded by Rome, Italy.
Monaco - 0.7 square miles - The tiny state of Monaco lies along the French Riviera on the French Mediterranean coast near Nice. An impressive 32,000 people live in this state known for its Monte Carlo casinos and Princess Grace. It has been independent off-and-on since the 13th century.
Nauru - 8.5 square miles - The 13,000 residents of the Pacific island Nauru rely on diminishing phosphate deposits. The state became independent in 1968 and was formerly known as Pleasant Island. so nauru is bigger
2007-02-20 16:28:33
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answered by Anonymous
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Vatican
2007-02-21 00:47:26
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answered by Anonymous
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The Vatican is the smallest self serving country in the world in terms of geographic space.
2007-02-20 16:28:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Yep, the Vatican City is the smallest in the world.
2007-02-21 04:38:42
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answered by peanutz 7
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Edgar, Vatican is a state within a state. Your teacher must have taught you that when you were young. And yes, it spelled as country not countrie.
2007-02-21 01:33:26
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answered by Dave Star 4
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Vatican 0.2 square miles in total area
2007-02-20 16:29:04
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answered by Anonymous
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I wonder how many people are going to tell you the Vatican is not a country...oh yes, it is. Scary, eh? Powerful people.
2007-02-20 16:28:30
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answered by RiverGirl 7
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the vatican is not a countrie.
2007-02-20 16:27:44
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answered by Anonymous
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nauru
2007-02-20 16:27:10
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answered by jumanjisapikey 3
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neuru
2007-02-21 07:55:12
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answered by bird 67 2
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