- Population:
- 33,600
- Religion:
- Christianity
San Marino claims to be one of the world’s oldest republics, founded in the 4th century. It has remained independent despite regional conflicts and maintains a strong economy based on banking, tourism, and small industries.
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino, is a landlocked microstate surrounded by Italy, situated on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains. Covering an area of just over 61 square kilometers, it has a population of approximately 33,896 as of 2023. The capital city is the City of San Marino, while the largest settlement is Dogana. The official language is Italian. San Marino operates as a unitary parliamentary diarchic directorial republic, with two Captains Regent serving as heads of state for six-month terms. The economy is primarily based on finance, industry, services, and tourism. San Marino is known for being the world's oldest existing republic, founded in 301 AD, and for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the three towers of San Marino. The country is a member of international organizations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe.
