On the planet Earth exists more than two hundred countries. Some of them occupy space in millions of square kilometers, others absolutely tiny on the area. The smallest countries on the planet it is Vatican, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu, San Marino.
Vatican is the state enclave surrounded around with the territory of Italy. The space which is occupied by this state is 0.44 sq.km. This state is one of the most religious places in the world. Exactly there come thousands of pilgrims to elections of the new Pope and also to touch great shrines of the Christian world.
Monaco is the principality on the bank of the Ligurian Sea which borders on France. The area of the country is 2.02 sq.km. This country is known for the institution for gamblings of Monte Carlo. The principality attracts hundreds of travelers from around the world, persons interested to see the surprising sights of the country.
Nauru is the dwarfish country located on coral Athol. This island of the same name is on the Pacific Ocean. Its area is nearly 22 square kilometers. Tourism does not prosper here. The environmental problems connected with getting of phosphates influence this type of income. The island is poor on fauna therefore there live here only people and rats.
The state of Tuvalu also occupies one of the last places in the list of the most tiny states. Its area is only 26 sq.km. This country includes 3 islands and 5 atolls. The capital of the state of Funafuti is the only city on all islands. Extraordinary beauty of islands attract tourists and travelers from all corners of the world.
San Marino is – one more country which is included into the list of the smallest countries of the world. Its area of 60.64 sq.km, as well as the square of Vatican, is surrounded with Italy. The state of San Marino - one of the oldest states of Europe.