In a realm where significant is frequently linked to size, Vatican City stands out as a remarkable anomaly. Situated in the center of Roma, this sovereign city-state holds the distinction of being the smallest country in the world. Despite its diminutive size, Vatican City’s impact, historical importance and cultural richness extend far beyond its compact borders.
These petite nations, often referred to as microstates or ministates, are characterized by their minimal land area and population. As of October 2023, the top five smallest countries are Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu and San Marino. At the pinnacle of this list stands Vatican City, reigning as the smallest country in the world.
Vatican City is considered to be the smallest country in the world with the total land area of just 49 hectares and a population of less than 1,000 people, followed by Monaco, Nauru and Tuvalu.
Here is the list of Top-10 smallest countries in the world:
S. No. | Country | Area (in sq. km) | % of Earth land Area |
1. | Vatican City | 0.49 | <0.01% |
2. | Monaco | 1.95 | <0.01% |
3. | Nauru | 21 | <0.01% |
4. | Tuvalu | 26 | <0.01% |
5. | San Marino | 61 | <0.01% |
6. | Liechtenstein | 160 | <0.01% |
7. | Marshall Islands | 181 | <0.01% |
8. | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 261 | <0.01% |
9. | Maldives | 300 | <0.01% |
10. | Malta | 316 | <0.01% |
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Vatican City is a landlocked independent country, and enclave within Rome, Italy. It became independent from Rome Italy in 1928 with the Lateran Treaty. It is considered to be the smallest state in the world both by area and population.
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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Linguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by France to the north, east and west. It is widely recognised as the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world.
Nauru is the third smallest country and the smallest island nation. It has a population of about 10,000 which makes it the second smallest nation in the world in terms of population after Vatican City.
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian sub-region of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu is composed of three reef islands and six atolls. Its islands are situated about midway between Hawaii and Australia.
San Marino also known as Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a European microstate and country enclaved by Italy. It is located on the north-eastern side of the Apennine Mountains.
Liechtenstein is a Germany-speaking and doubly landlocked country, located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein.
The Marshall Islands is an island country near Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. The country is part of the larger island group of Micronesia.
Saint Kitts and Nevis consists of two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. It is the only sovereign federation in the Caribbean.
Maldives is an archipelagic, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 7,500 km from the Asian continent’s mainland.
Malta is an island country in Southern Europe, located in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, between Italy and Libya.
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