🇸🇲 San Marino

Most Serene Republic of San Marino

Flag of San Marino

Basic Information

Capital
City of San Marino
Region
Europe / Southern Europe
Population
34,042
Area
61 km²
Currencies
Euro (€)
Languages
Italian

About San Marino

San Marino claims a founding date of AD 301, making it one of the oldest sovereign states still in existence. The nation is named after Saint Marinus, a stonemason who, according to tradition, established a monastic community on Mount Titano. Its unique political system features two Captains Regent who jointly serve as heads of state for six-month terms. This system, designed to prevent the concentration of power, alternates between representatives of opposing political parties. Throughout its long history, San Marino has maintained its independence, even amidst the shifting political landscape of Italy.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
SM
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
SMR
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Political Information

System of Government
Constitutional Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

City of San Marino
City of San Marino
Obec / Město