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June 7, 1929 in accordance with the Lateran Pacts were formed state of Vatican City. About him and 9 the smallest countries in the world can learn from our current selections
1. Maldives
Maldives island country located in the Indian Ocean and the area is the smallest Asian country. Surface Area 298 sq. km. with a population 396,000. In nation's capital - Male living two-thirds of residents. Previously, the country developed through exports of dried tuna, shellfish cowries and coconut ropes, now the main income brings tourism.
2. Seychelles
Seychelles occupy an area of 455 square kilometers, with a population of 84 thousand. People. The archipelago is located to the north of Madagascar and consists of 115 islands of the Indian Ocean. Islands managed to develop thanks to the export of coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. But since 1976, when the country gained its independence, the main source of income was tourism.
3. Liechtenstein
This state has no outlet to the sea. Surface Area 160.4 square meters. kilometer. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest states. Here, registered more companies than inhabitants.
4. Nauru
Nauru is located in the South Pacific in Micronesia. The area of the state is 21.3 square meters. kilometer. Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. They gained independence in 1968, but the home of the Aboriginal island was for 3 thousand years. To date, the country's population of about 9 thousand. People. The government of Nauru has no armed forces.
5. Vatican
Vatican City - closed city-state located in one of the districts of Rome and covering an area of 44 hectares. It was founded in 1929 and is managed by the Pope. Vatican boasts the most beautiful buildings in the world - The Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, the residence of the Pope - Apostolic Palace and others. Also, half of the country is the Vatican Gardens. The official Vatican citizens are about 800 people, and a few thousand Italians daily ride to work here.
6. Monaco
The second smallest country is Monaco. Over the past 20 years due to the draining of the sea area of the country has increased and now it covers an area of 2.02 square meters. kilometer. Monaco second smallest monarchical state. The country is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and employs 30,000 people. The main income of the residents brings tourism.
7. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This diminutive state located in the West Indies - North and South America, the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. The state is located on two islands I area 261 square meters. km. These were the first Europeans settled the island. The main source of income, of course, tourism, but here as well the development of agriculture and offshore banking.
8. Marshall Islands
It is a state in the center of the Pacific Ocean consists mainly of coral islands. Surface Area - 181 sq. kilometers, a population of 62 thousand. In 1986 the islands gained independence from the United States, but so far only help America help them "stay afloat." The country has no natural resources, and imports far exceed exports.
9. San Marino
San Marino has an area of 61 square meters. kilometer and has the smallest population of the member countries of the European Council. This is the oldest independent country in the world, it was founded on September 3 301 years. Besides San Marino is one of the richest countries in the world, her income exceeds expenses.
10. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is also located in the South Pacific, and covers an area of 26 square meters. kilometers. The country also includes several coral islands. Previously, these islands belonged to the British crown and named Ellis Island. Tuvalu gained independence from the British in 1978. The country's population - 10.5
ths. People. Because of the lack of natural resources Tuvalu have to live through the help of other countries.
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