San Marino

The San Marino is the country which is located in the Apennine Mountains. The country is the landlocked enclave that is entirely bordered by Italy. As thiscountry is one of the microstate of Europe, the countryhas the smallest population of all members of Council of the Europe and the country also has 3rd largest GDP per capita in the entire world.

Previous Records Medals:

Till date the country has not won any medal in the summer as well as winter Olympics.

History:

The country is the oldest republic in the entire world. The country is only survivor of independent states that have existed in country Italy at different times from downfall of Western Roman Empire for proclamation of Italy Kingdom in year 1861. According to the traditions, republic of the country was established by the Marinus in 301 AD.

Demographics:

The country has the total population of near about 29,000 which includes near about 1,000 foreigners, out of which most are the Italians. Approximately 5,000 of the Sammarinese reside in foreign countries, significantly in Italy. The languages that are spoken widely are the Emiliano- Romagnolo and Italaian. The predominant religion in the country is Roman Catholicism.

Government and Politics:

The politics of the country takes place in the structure of the parliamentary representative democratic republic, where the Captains Regents are head of state and also of the system of the pluriform multi- party. The power of the executive is exercised by government and the power of the legislative is vested in the Grand and General Council and government. The judiciary power is self governing of the legislature and executive.

Culture:

The three towers of the country are situated on 3 peaks of the Monte Titano in capita and are also depicted on coat of arms and Flag of country. Three towers in the country are:

• Guaita
• Montale
• Titano’s

Economy:

Though the country is not the member of the European Union, yet it permits to use euro as the official currency of San Marino with council of European Union. The country has also granted the right of using its personal designs on national side of euro coins. Before euro, Sammarinese lira was exchangeable and pegged with Italian lira. The tourist sector in the country contributes nearly about 50% of the country’s GDP. The other keys of the industries are:

• Electronics
• Ceramics
• Banking

The major products of the agriculture are cheese and wine.

Infrastructure:

The country Italy supplies all the electricity to San Marino and the national automatic system of the telephone is entirely integrated in telecommunication system of Italy. San Marino has its personal 3 local FM radio stations and local television station, though the Italaian cable and broadcasting TV is also everywhere available. The country does not have any airports or naval ports, which instead rely on Advanced and extensive Transportation facilities of Italy.

Education:

The primary education in country is mandatory for the children among age group of 6 to 14 years. The adult literacy rate in the country is approximately 98%. The instruction program is patterned after the curriculum of the Italians and also the school certificates in San Marino are recognized by the Italy. The children go for the primary education for 5 years which is followed by the secondary education of 3 years in the first stage and additional to it, 5 years of the pre- university education and higher education.

Neighboring Countries:

The country which is very near to San Marino is:

• Italy

Geographical Settings:

The country covers the total area of 61 sq km. the country is the enclave in Italy, on border among Marche and regioni of the Emilia Romagna. The topography of the country is dominated by mountain range of Apennines. The country also has the rugged terrain.

Independence:

The country has gained its independence from the Roman Empire on 3rd September 301.

Capital City:

The official capital of the country is City of San Marino. The country is located at 430 56’N 120 27’E.

Currency:

The official currency of San Marino is Euro which is donated as EUR.

Country Famous For:

The country San Marino is famous for:

• San Marino Cake known as La Torta Di Tre Monti

Total Population: