The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, also known as the Holy See. This country has borders in the Italian capital Rome. Only 0.44 sq. km in size.

Vatican is the center of the Catholic Church, has some of the most significant works of art of the Renaissance. Income comes from the voluntary contributions of more than 1 billion members of the Roman Catholic Church around the world. The rest of its economy comes from the sale of postage stamps, tourist souvenirs, and museum admission tickets.

Monaco– 2 km²
On the French Riviera, Monaco is home to the largest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in the world. Famous gambling business and luxury goods. Monaco is a favorite holiday destination of the rich and famous. It borders France on 3 sides and is washed by the Mediterranean Sea on one side. The inhabitants of Monaco are mainly French-speaking. With a population of over 36,000, Monaco is the most populous country in the world. And the most popular event in the country is the annual Formula 1 race, which takes place on the streets of the city.

Nauru– 21 km²
3rd smallest country in the world and 1st smallest island country in the world. An island state located east of Australia. The country experienced a booming phosphate mining industry in the 1980s, but phosphate resources are now depleted. This has led to a national unemployment rate of 90%, with the remaining 10% coming from the country's government itself. It was formerly known as Pleasant Island, and as the country with the most obese people in the world - 97% of men and 93% of women are obese.

Tuvalu— 26 sq. km.
4th smallest country in the world. Formerly known as Ellis Island, Tuvalu is located in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia. There are about 10,000 inhabitants, 8 km of roads and only 1 hospital. The country was once a British territory and became independent in 1978. Tourism is a major part of the country's income, but a very small one. In 2010, fewer than 2,000 tourists visited Tuvalu.

San Marino– 61 km²
San Marino is also known as the Serene Republic of San Marino and is completely surrounded by Italy. It is the oldest sovereign state in the world, and is one of the richest countries in the world, in terms of GDP per capita. 3rd smallest country in Europe. Population: 30,000, and the lowest unemployment rate in the world.

Liechtenstein– 160 km²
The smallest German-speaking country in the world, and the only country that lies entirely in the Alps. It is located between and. is the richest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita, with the lowest unemployment rate (1.5%). Getting into the country is a little difficult, without an airport. Visitors must walk through to reach this alpine country, which is still ruled by a prince.

Saint Kitts and Nevis— 261 sq. km.
Former West Indian colonies. These 2 islands were among the first to be occupied by Europeans. The country's economy depends on tourism, agriculture and sugar exports. provide fantastic diving sites, and once large plantations have now become beautiful estates, hotels and resorts.

Maldives– 300 km²
- a popular holiday destination in. It is the smallest country in Asia in terms of area and population. There are more than 1,192 coral islands spread over 90,000 sq km, making the Maldives the most dispersed country in the world. The country was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and British - became independent in 1965. The economy of the Maldives is tourism, due to its famous white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.

Malta- 316 sq. km.
- island and country in . Three main islands make up the Republic of Malta: Gozo, Comino, and (the largest island) Malta. With a population of over 450,000 inhabitants, Malta is one of the most populous countries in the world. from all corners of the earth. They are drawn to the country's sunny weather, beaches, vibrant nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history.

Grenada- 344 sq. km.
Island nation, also known as the "Spice Island". Grenada is the world's largest producer of nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. This people is located in the north-west of Trinidad and Tobago, and was once colonized by the French, which explains the very strong manifestation of French tradition and culture in the country. Cricket is the most popular sport.

Some countries are so small that their area is less than 400 square kilometers. However, they have their own governments. Mainly, small countries are located in Europe and the Pacific Ocean.

TOP 50 smallest countries:

in ascending order

• Marshall Islands (country)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Barbados
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Seychelles
• Palau
• Andorra
• St. Lucia
• Singapore
• Micronesia! Federated States of Micronesia
• Tonga
• Dominica
• Bahrain
• Kiribati
• Sao Tome! SÃ £ o Toma © and PrÃncipe
• Comoros
• Mauritius
• Luxembourg
• Samoa
• Cape Verde
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Brunei
• State of Palestine
• Gambia
• Bahamas! Bahamas
• Lebanon
• Jamaica
• Qatar
• Vanuatu
• Montenegro
• East Timor
• Swaziland
• Kuwait
• Fiji
• Slovenia
• Israel
• Salvador
• Belize
• Djibouti

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There are more than 200 countries in the world, the names of which we have heard at least once. But there are also states on our planet whose existence we did not even know, because some of them occupy a very small area or even include several houses.

website will tell you about 10 countries with very small territories, the population of which is not smaller than the largest city, but in some places even a village.

Palau

The state of Palau consists of more than 300 islands of varying sizes. Palau is one of the most amazing places on Earth, home to 130 species of sharks that are on the verge of extinction. Palau's rainforests are full of unique plants and birds, but the country's most interesting attraction is a lake inhabited by 2 million jellyfish, which in the process of evolution have lost the ability to sting.

Niue

Niue is an island and state in Oceania. Tourism is not developed in the country and there is not a single industrial enterprise, and it lives on subsidies from New Zealand. But there is an airport and a capital, although the capital city is a small village inhabited by more than 600 people. There is even a real supermarket on the island - the only one in the entire state.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The state consists of two islands, one of which is called Saint Kitts, and the other is Nevis. One of the island nation's main sources of income is the sale of citizenship, which can be purchased by anyone with at least $250,000 to invest in the local sugar industry. Another way to obtain citizenship is to purchase property worth at least $400 thousand on one of the islands.

Principality of Hutt River

The Principality of Hutt River is a virtual state located in the province of the same name in Australia. Its territory completely coincides with the territory of the Casley family’s farmlands, since it was one of its members, Leonard, who became the founder of a new, albeit unrecognized, country. By the way, travelers can see busts of the founder in different parts of the principality.

Tuvalu

Tuvalu is one of the smallest and poorest countries in the world. The economic situation of the dwarf state could be completely worthless if Tuvalu did not get the Internet domain .tv, from the sale of which the country earns millions of dollars annually.

Nauru

Nauru is the smallest independent republic and the smallest island state on the planet. Nauru does not have an official capital or public transport - local residents drive private vehicles along 40 km of roads. The island has a poor environmental situation, so tourism is practically not developed here. And another Nauru record, albeit with a minus sign - this country has the largest percentage of the population suffering from obesity.

Principality of Seborga

Another state on the map of Italy, although this time virtual, is the Principality of Seborga, which includes the village of the same name near the border with France. The title of the ruler of Seborg sounds like “His Greatness,” and the army of the unrecognized state consists of 3 people: the minister of defense and two border guards.

Republic of Molossia

On the territory of the American state of Nevada is located the unrecognized state of Molossia, whose population consists of Kevin Bo, his family, 3 dogs, 1 cat and 1 rabbit. Molossia has an anthem, a coat of arms and a flag, and the death penalty is provided for particularly serious crimes. In May 2017

This is a list of the 15 smallest countries in the world. Countries that can be compared in size to a small city. You can walk from end to end of almost every one of these countries in less than a day.

The smallest state on earth. The Vatican is located on the territory of the Eternal City of Rome, on the Monte Vaticano hill and has a state border length of only 3.2 km. In a few hours you can easily walk around the entire country. According to official data, the population of the Vatican is just over 800 people. Another 3,000 people are not citizens of the country, but come here to work every day.

The Vatican is one of the largest open-air museums. Here is a real treasury of works of art and architectural monuments, relics of Christianity and unique creations of great masters. A huge number of believers and tourists visit the Vatican territory every day.

Second place in the list of micro states is occupied by the Principality of Monaco. Its territory is 1.95 square meters. km. The length of the state border with France is 4.4 km. The population density in Monaco, unlike the Vatican, is very high - the country is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Local residents are mainly engaged in serving tourists, who are attracted here by magnificent beaches and a huge number of gaming establishments.

The Republic of Nauru is a dwarf state on the coral island of the same name in the western Pacific Ocean with an area of ​​21.3 km² and a population of 12 thousand people. Nauru is the smallest independent republic on Earth, the smallest island state, the smallest state outside Europe and the only republic in the world without an official capital.

Tuvalu is a dwarf Pacific state in Polynesia. The length of the coastal strip is 21 km. The state is located on 5 atolls and 4 islands of the Tuvalu archipelago. The total land area is 26 km². The country's population is 14 thousand people. The islands gained independence in 1978 (before that the archipelago was a British colony).

The name of the country, translated from the Tuvaluan language, means “eight standing together” (referring to the eight traditionally inhabited islands of Tuvalu. The main problem of the islands is rising sea levels, which threatens the flooding of many of the islands, most of which are located no higher than 5 meters above sea level The country lives on the help of other countries, because it does not have its own natural resources.

5. San Marino

A European state surrounded on all sides by the territory of Italy. The name comes from the name of the Christian saint who founded the state. The country claims to be the oldest state in Europe. The area of ​​the state is 60.57 km². Almost 80% of the country's territory is occupied by mountains and rock formations. Population: 33 thousand people. San Marino is one of the few modern countries with positive economic indicators. State revenues exceed expenses and the country has no external debt.

Another dwarf European state. The area of ​​the country is 160 km². The name of the country comes from the ruling dynasty of Liechtenstein. The Principality is located in the spurs of the Alps, the highest point is Mount Grauspitz (2599 m). One of the largest rivers in Western Europe, the Rhine, flows through the western part of the country. The country's population is 38 thousand people.

Despite its size, Liechtenstein is a prosperous industrial country with a developed banking system. In addition, the Principality of Liechtenstein is included in the black list of “tax havens” - states where residents of other countries avoid taxation.

The Marshall Islands are a Pacific nation in Micronesia. The state is located on 29 atolls and 5 islands of the Marshall Islands archipelago. The length of the coastal strip is 370.4 km. The total land area is 181.3 km² and 11,673 km² are occupied by lagoons. The population of the Marshall Islands is 65 thousand people.

The maximum height above sea level is 10 meters. In the event of a significant rise in sea levels or global climate change, serious environmental consequences are inevitable on individual islands.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands does not have a permanent armed force. According to the agreement, the United States bears responsibility for the security and defense of the country. They have a responsibility to protect the Republic of the Marshall Islands and its citizens from outside attacks and threats.

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a state in the eastern Caribbean Sea, consisting of two islands - Saint Kitts and Nevis. Both islands are of volcanic origin and mountainous. The area of ​​the country is 261 km². Population - 53 thousand people. The total length of the coastline is 135 km.

The islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, but the Spaniards did not colonize them. The struggle for possession of the islands was fought for a long time by Great Britain and France. In 1983, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence.

The islands have rich tropical vegetation. The mountainous areas are covered with dense tropical forests and orchards. Lianas, mangoes, breadfruit and cinnamon trees, tamarind, avocados, bananas, and papaya grow here. At the tops of the mountains, forests give way to meadows with equally abundant vegetation. The forests are home to numerous tropical birds and butterflies, and there are monkeys. Many seabirds, including pelicans, nest on the coast. The waters abound with fish.

The Republic of Maldives, or simply the Maldives, is a state in South Asia, located on a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of India. The state is a chain of 20 atolls consisting of 1192 coral islets. Population - about 330 thousand people. The total area is 90 thousand km², the land area is 298 km². The capital Male - the only city and port of the archipelago - is located on the atoll of the same name and is the smallest capital in the world. However, Male is home to a third of the country's total population.

The basis of the economy is serving tourists. Hot but comfortable weather all year round (air temperature from 24 to 30°) has made the Maldives a place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. Fishing comes in second place.

The Republic of Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean Sea. The country consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino and many small and uninhabited ones. The territory of the state is 316 km². The population of Malta is 420 thousand people. The country bears the title of the least populated state in the European Union.

The main industry of Malta's economy is tourism. Most of the cultural and historical attractions are associated with the Knights of the Johannite Order (Order of Malta). Due to its wide variety of urban and natural landscapes, Malta is a popular location for feature film shoots. Malta is the only country in Europe that does not have rivers, lakes or its own sources of fresh water.

Grenada is an island state in the southeast Caribbean Sea, occupies the island of Grenada and the southern part of the Grenadines. Total area - 344 sq. km. Population: 110 thousand people.

The island of Grenada is of volcanic origin. In the center of the island is a forested mountain range, dominated by Mount St. Catherine (840 m), the highest point in the country. There are few rivers on the island, but there are many streams and springs. Grenada's economy is based on tourism as well as offshore financial businesses.

The song “Grenada”, written by M. Svetlov in 1926, as it turned out, has nothing to do with the state of Grenada.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an independent state in the Caribbean. The territory consists of the island of Saint Vincent and 32 small islands of the Grenadines group. Area - 389 km². Population - 105 thousand people.

On the island of Saint Vincent there is an active volcano called Soufriere. During our era alone, it has erupted at least 160 times. The last eruption was in 1979. The island's beaches are covered with black volcanic sand; the exception is the white sandy beaches on the southern tip of the island.

Barbados is a small state in the West Indies, located on the island of the same name, which is shaped like a pear. The island has an area of ​​431 km² and is mostly flat with small hills in the middle. Population: 290 thousand people. Barbados is one of the leading developing countries in terms of living standards and literacy.

The basis of the economy is tourism. Many historical monuments are associated with the rise of piracy in the Caribbean. Barbados is also famous for the production of the famous pirate rum. Approximately every 3 years the island finds itself in the hurricane zone and suffers greatly from the elements.

Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the West Indies, located on three islands - Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. The total territory is 442 km². Population 90 thousand people.

The main source of income is tourism. Antigua and Barbuda is ready to welcome tourists 365 days a year. The coastline of Antigua forms many bays (essentially relict volcanic craters) and a long strip of first-class beaches (it is believed that there are exactly 365 of them on the islands). There are both beaches with developed infrastructure and completely wild, secluded corners.

The Republic of Seychelles is an island state in East Africa. Located in the western Indian Ocean, slightly south of the equator. The republic includes 115 islands, only 33 of them are inhabited. The islands cover an area of ​​455 square kilometers. The country's population is about 90 thousand people.

The main source of income for the Seychelles has long been the export of cinnamon, coconut and vanilla. Since 1976, when Great Britain granted independence to the Seychelles, tourism has become the main source of income (up to 75% of foreign exchange earnings).

The fruit of the Seychelles palm, which grows only in the Seychelles, weighs 20 kg and is considered the largest fruit in the plant world.

Order of Malta
The Order of Malta (not to be confused with Malta) is considered the smallest state in the world. It is located in Italy, inside Rome. The area of ​​this country is 0.012 square kilometers. Meanwhile, not all countries of the world recognized the Order of Malta as an independent state. However, it has diplomatic relations with 104 countries and is a permanent observer to the UN. The state issues its own license plates and passports to its residents, and also has its own currency and stamps, which are signs of a full-fledged country.

Vatican
In second place in terms of area is the Vatican. It is also located inside Rome and is considered a state associated with Italy. Its area is 0.44 square kilometers. The country has the strongest support from the entire Catholic community in the world. The head of the Vatican, the Pope, has a great influence on the economic and political balance of power not only in Europe, but also in the world.

Monaco
In third place is the Principality of Monaco, located on the Cote d'Azur. This country is associated with France. Despite its miniature size, Monaco has its own Olympic team, headed by the prince. The main source of income in this state is gambling and tourism. Monaco's area is 2.02 square kilometers.

Nauru
This state covers an area of ​​21 square kilometers and is located in Oceania, on the coral island of the same name in the western Pacific Ocean. Nauru is the smallest independent republic on the planet and the tiniest island nation. The absence of an official capital is another distinctive feature of this country.

Tuvalu
This is a state in the Pacific Ocean, which is located on five atolls and four islands. Its area is 26 square kilometers. Tuvalu receives its main income from growing coconuts and fishing. In addition, many television companies around the world pay her a million dollars every quarter in exchange for the right to use the .tv domain zone. Despite this, Tuvalu is one of the ten poorest countries on the planet.

San Marino
One of the oldest republics in Europe covers an area of ​​61 square kilometers. The main income of the state is the issue of postage stamps and tourism. San Marino is surrounded on all sides by Italian territory.

Liechtenstein
This state is associated with Switzerland and has an area of ​​160 square kilometers. He also earns income from postage stamps and tourism. Its picturesque alpine landscapes attract many tourists.

Marshall Islands
This Pacific country is associated with the United States and is located on 5 islands and 29 atolls. The total area is 181 square kilometers. The state's budget income comes from tourism, coconut exports and fishing.

Cook Islands
This state is self-governing and is in a free state with New Zealand. The Cook Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean and cover an area of ​​236 square kilometers.

Saint Kitts and Nevis
This country, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, consists of two islands - Nevis and St. Kitts. The total area of ​​the state is 261 square kilometers. It is the smallest country in Latin America by area.

Ten smallest countries in the world by population

Vatican
The smallest state in terms of population. Its population is only 840 people.

Niue
Niue has a population of approximately 1,400 people.

Nauru
The population of Nauru is 9,320 people.

Tuvalu
The population of Tuvalu is slightly over 10,000 people.

Order of Malta
The Order of Malta is in fifth place. Its population is 12,500 inhabitants.

Cook Islands
19,600 people live on this archipelago.

Palau
This island nation in the Pacific Ocean is home to 20,850 inhabitants.

San Marino
A population of 32,100 people allowed San Marino to take eighth place in the ranking.

Liechtenstein
This European country is home to 35,900 people.

Saint Kitts and Nevis
The top ten small countries by number of inhabitants is closed by a Latin American state with a population of 50,000 inhabitants.

Tip 2: Which countries are the smallest by area?

There are more than two hundred countries on planet Earth. Some of them occupy an area of ​​millions of square kilometers, others are quite miniature in area. The smallest countries on the planet are the Vatican, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu, San Marino.

The Vatican is an enclave state surrounded by Italian territory. The area occupied by this state is 0.44 km2. This state is one of the most religious places in the world. It is here that thousands of pilgrims come for the new Pope, as well as to touch the great shrines of the Christian world.

Monaco is a principality on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, which borders France. The area of ​​the country is 2.02 sq km. This country is famous for its Monte Carlo gambling establishment. The Principality attracts hundreds of travelers from all over the world who want to see amazing

There are 194 countries in the world, and when I think about each of them, we, as a rule, represent a large territory and a population of many millions. But some states are several times smaller in area than modern megacities. We've collected ten of the tiniest ones.

No. 10 Grenada: 344 km²

It is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago. Grenada is the world's largest producer of nutmeg, so it is not surprising that it is also called the “Spice Island”. From 1649 to 1763 it was a French colony. The strong influence of French tradition and culture in the country is still felt today - from architecture and art to cricket, which is the most popular sport on the island.

No. 9 Malta: 316 km²

Malta is another tiny island state. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The three main islands of the Republic are Gozo (Gozo), Comino and the largest of them, Malta. The country has a population of approximately 450,000 inhabitants, making it one of the most populous countries in the world. Most tourists come to Malta for its beach holidays, intriguing history and vibrant nightlife.

No. 8 Maldives: 300 km²

The smallest country in Asia in terms of area and population, the Maldives is nevertheless one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Indian Ocean. Snow-white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters have given the country a reputation as a paradise. Some 1,192 coral islands are scattered over an area of ​​90,000 km², making the Republic one of the most dispersed countries in the world. Although this has its own plus: there is always room for just the two of you.

Formerly part of the West Indies, these two islands in the Caribbean were among the first lands settled by Europeans and were major exporters of sugar for many centuries. Today, only colonial estates converted into hotels remind of the former plantations. The country's modern economy is built around tourism, agriculture and small manufacturing enterprises. St. Kitts and Nevis is home to fantastic dive sites and rich marine life.

No. 6 Liechtenstein: 160 km²

Liechtenstein is the only country in the world that lies entirely in the Alps. It is located between Switzerland and Austria. It is one of the richest countries with an incredibly low unemployment rate (1.5%). True, getting to Liechtenstein is a little problematic, because there is not a single airport here. The closest one is in Zurich.

No. 5 San Marino: 61 km²

San Marino is an enclave: its territory is completely surrounded by Italian lands. The country claims to be the oldest sovereign state in the world. San Marino ranks third on the list of smallest countries in Europe and has a population of only 30,000 people, but boasts one of the highest GDP per capita and low unemployment rates.

No. 4 Tuvalu: 26 km²

Formerly known as Ellis, the state of Tuvalu is located in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia. Its population is about 10,000 inhabitants, and the total length of roads is only 8 km. It was once a British territory but became independent in 1978. Due to the fact that getting here is quite problematic, tourism in Tuvalu is underdeveloped, although the landscapes here are truly heavenly.

No. 3 Nauru: 21 km²

Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. It is located east of Australia. The country's economy suffered significantly when local phosphate mines were depleted. Unemployment reached 90%. The Republic is also known as home to the world's most obese people: 97% of men and 93% of women are obese or overweight.

No. 2 Monaco: 2 km²

Monaco is the epitome of luxury and wealth: it has the largest concentration of millionaires and billionaires in the world. Thanks to luxurious casinos and a wide range of exclusive services, the country has become a favorite holiday destination for the powers that be. One of the most popular and spectacular events of the year is the Formula 1 Grand Prix, during which cars drive along ordinary city streets. With a population of over 36,000 inhabitants, Monaco is the most populous country in the world.

No. 1 Vatican: 0.44 km²

The smallest country in the world is the Vatican. It is located in the Italian capital and is the center of the Catholic Church. It is not surprising that this is where the largest Christian church in the world is located - St. Peter's Basilica. In addition, in the Vatican you can see valuable works of art from the Renaissance. The main source of income in the country is voluntary contributions from Catholics from all over the world (more than 1 billion people). The rest of the profits come from the sale of postage stamps, tourist souvenirs and museum admission tickets.