Top Ten Smallest Countries in the World

Information of top ten smallest countries in the world.

1- Vatican City

About of Vatican: Vatican is the smallest independent country in the world. - 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

About of Monaco: Monaco second smallest country in the world. It has an area of 1.98 km2 and it is like the Vatican despite the small size very a popular tourist destination. 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. The official language is French

3- Nauru

About of Nauru: Nauru The third smallest state is probably less known. 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.

4-Tuvalu

About of Tuvalu: Tuvalu is also an island country it has an area of ​​only 26 km2. 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. Some of the income they have earned by selling telephone code 900 and an internet domain tv.

5- San Marino

The following micro-state is San Marino. San Marino is surrounded by Italy. It has an area of 61 km2. It is the oldest country in the world. It is also the oldest Republic in the world. San Marino has 29,000 residents.

6- Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is one of the micro-states located in Europe. It is an alpine country between Switzerland and Austria with an area of ​​162 61 km2. Liechtenstein is a principality. It is known around the world mainly for its banking and tax benefits so that the smallest and richest country. This microstate of 34,000 is located on the Rhine River between Switzerland and Austria in the Alps.

7- Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands are a set of 34 islands in the central Pacific Ocean. They are mainly interesting because they don’t have strict administrative regulations. Marshall Islands are known mainly due to nuclear testing on the islands by the United States of America. The islands are extremely beautiful by the pictures and have crystal blue bays and sandy beaches. He atolls (including the world's largest, Kwajalein), reefs, (population 58,000) gained independence in 1986.

8- Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis are also islands. They have an area of 261 km2 and lies at the crossroads of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Kitts are also known more formally as Saint Christopher Island. For a long time the locals most of the income produced by the sugar but today is an important sector of income also agriculture and banking. This Caribbean country of 39,000 gained independence in 1983.

9- Maldives

The Maldives is one of the dream destinations. Maldives are spread over 300 km2 in the Indian Ocean. All together the Maldives consists of more than 2,000 atolls. Only 218 islands are inhabited. These countries are occupied by 340,000 residents. The islands gained independence from the U.K. in 1965.

10- Republic of Seychelles

The Republic of Seychelles is a set of about 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. They have total area of 450 km2. Seychelles is one of the most popular destinations for honeymoon and they are considered as a dream destination - long, sandy beaches, good food and clean sea. The 81,000 residents of this Indian Ocean island group have been independent of the United Kingdom since 1976.