2007-10-03 09:16:05 · 10 answers · asked by Jaycie 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's smallest country. Located entirely within the city of Rome, Italy, the Vatican City (also known as the Holy See) is 0.2 square miles (0.44 km2) in area.
Some argue that The Sovereign Military Order Of Malta (SMOM) is actually the world's smallest country, but you can find out why the SMOM is nothing more than an international organization.
2007-10-03 09:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Delay 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Tuvalu - 9 square miles - Tuvalu is composed of 9 coral atolls along a 360 mile chain in Polynesia. They gained independence in 1978. The former Ellice Islands are home to 12,000.
4. San Marino - 24 square miles - Located on Mt. Titano in north central Italy, San Marino has 29,000 residents. The country claims to be the oldest state in Europe, having been founded in the fourth century.
2007-10-03 17:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by shepherd_of3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm tempted to ignore the Vatican and say Monaco. Legally the Vatican is a country, but nearly all of its population is celebate, and there are few natives. Its an historical legal fiction.
2007-10-03 16:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatician City
2007-10-03 16:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by davster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Principality of Sealand, a disused oil rig off the coast of Suffolk, Britain.
2007-10-03 18:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by michelesimioli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where Monte Carlo sits i think!!! its a principality!? near France.Prince rainer and Grace kelly use to rule.
2007-10-03 16:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican City
2007-10-06 23:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican City
2007-10-03 16:23:06 · answer #8 · answered by Dan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican City?
2007-10-03 16:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican
2007-10-03 16:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋