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The 10 smallest countries in the world
The world's ten smallest countries in terms of area fall into two general categories: European microstates (Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican) and small island nations of the Indian Ocean, Pacific, and Caribbean (Maldives, Marshall Islands, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Tuvalu.) Some of these countries are quite new as independent nations: Tuvalu gained independence from the UK in 1978, while the Marshall Islands gained full independence from the US in 1986. Others have been around for a very long time. San Marino dates its founding as a republic to 301. These countries vary greatly from one another along other axes as well: population, income, life expectancy, industry, tourist facilities, and membership in various international organizations.
Gallery: World's ten smallest countries
[Image of Tuvalu: Flickr | leighblackall]
Filed under: Europe, Oceania, Maldives, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, St. Kitts & Nevis, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu, Caribbean
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Elaine Feb 3rd 2012 2:33AM
Hey Alex, I`m Elaine and about the topic The 10 smallest country in the world, I`ve visited in 2009 Malta and St. Kitts & Nevis. I was crew member at a cruise ship and theses 2 places were part of the route.
Malta is exotic and breathtaking. It`s unique.
St. Kitts & Nevis have marvellous beach. It`s paradisiacal.