SAN MARIANO

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino is the third smallest nation in Europe. Located in southern Europe, it is an enclave surrounded by Italy, and is one of the European microstates. San Marino is the oldest constitutional republic in the world still in existence today.It was founded in A.D. 301 by Marinus from Rab, a Christian stonemason fleeing the religious persecution of Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Location

Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy.

Geography

Landlocked; smallest independent state in Europe after the Holy See and Monaco; dominated by the Apennines.

Capital

San Marino

Climate

Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers.

Language

Italian

Monetary Unit

euro (EUR)

Largest Cities

Serravalle, San Marino, Acquaviva, Poggio di Chiesanuova

Principal rivers

Torrent Ausa

Places to Visit

Serravalle, San Marino, Acquaviva, Poggio di Chiesanuova

Airports

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, Rome Intercontinental Airport