The Republic of San Marino is a sovereign state situated on the Italian peninsula. It is located on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its total territory covers an area of 24 square miles and it has an estimated population of over 30,000.
The capital of San Marino is the City of San Marino. It is on the western slopes of Monte Titano. The city was founded in 301 by Saint Marinus and several Christian refugees. The city has an estimated population of 4,493. The total area of the city is 2.7 square miles. The major landmarks in the city are: Piazza del Titano, Monastry of Santa Clara, Basilica di San Marino, Palazzo dei Capitani. The site "San Marino: Historic Center and Mount Titano" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is the currency of San Marino?Euro is the currency of San Marino, although it is not a European Union member. It also uses its own designs on the national side of the euro coins. Euro is the second largest reserve currency after the United State dollar.
Which is the largest city of San Marino?Dogana is the largest city of San Marino. It is a town and a civil parish. It has an estimated population of 7,000.
What is the official language of San Marino?Italian is the official language of San Marino.
What is the religion of San Marino?San Marino is overwhelmingly a Catholic state. 97% of the population is Catholic, although it is not the established religion. A small number of Jews are also present in the country.
What is the literacy rate of San Marino?The literacy rate of San Marino is 97 to 98%. The Universita degli Studi della Repubblica di San Marino (University of the Republic of San Marino) is the main university of the country.
Who is the political leader of San Marino?The government of San Marino functions within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic. It is the oldest sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world. The constitution of the country is the world's oldest constitution. The captains of regent are the head of state. The system of multiple heads of state is directly borrowed from the customs of Roman Republic. Maria Luisa Berti and Filippo Tamagnini are the captains of regent. They assumed office on April 1, 2011.
When is the national day of San Marino celebrated?The national day of San Marino is celebrated on September 3. September 3, 301 is the official foundation date of the Republic. It was founded by Saint Marinus.
What is the economy of San Marino like?The most important industries of San Marino are banking, electronics, clothing, paints, fabrics, furniture, wines and ceramics. It also sells collectible postage stamps. It has the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, and has no national debt. It is one of the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of per capita GDP. The GDP of the country is 1.662 billion dollars.
