What small countries are there in the world?

Area: 0.44 square kilometers, the area of a football field is about 0.07 square kilometers, which is less than the area of the Summer Palace 1/6.

Population: 783 (2005), about1190008 of Beijing population.

Venue: Northwest Highland of Rome, Italy

The Vatican is located in the corner of Rome, the capital of Italy, so it is also called "a country within a country", covering an area of 0.44 square kilometers, making it the smallest country in the world. The population is about 1000, mainly Italians and Catholics.

The Vatican is the Catholic center of the world, and tens of thousands of people come here to worship and travel every year, which is dozens of times the population of the whole country. St Peter's Square here can accommodate 500,000 people, and St Peter's Church is the largest church in the world. Vatican City, the capital of the Vatican, is the seat of the Holy See, and is called the most ruled "subject" (believer) of the smallest country.

The Vatican was originally the center of the medieval papal state. It is the only Latin-speaking country in the world. One of the richest countries in the world.

Second place: Monaco

Area: 1.96 km2, which is 1/375 of the urban area of Beijing.

Population: 35,657 (2005), which is about 1/420 of the population of Beijing.

Location: southern France in the Mediterranean region

Located in the southwest of Europe, surrounded by France on three sides and facing the Mediterranean Sea in the south, it is a country built in the Alps and extending to the cliffs of the Mediterranean Sea. Mainly composed of Monaco and Monte Carlo. The border line is 4.5 kilometers long and the coastline is 5. 16 kilometers long. The terrain is long and narrow, about 3 kilometers long from east to west, and the narrowest point from north to south is only 200 meters. The territory is hilly with an average elevation of less than 500 meters. It belongs to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, with dry and cool summer and humid and warm winter. The annual average temperature is 16℃, and the annual average precipitation is 500-600 mm.

This pocket country has a historical relationship with France, which was once its protectorate. After 19 1 1 became a constitutional monarchy, Monaco still maintained close political and economic relations with France. According to the treaty signed by the two countries in 19 18 to determine the political relations between the two countries, France guarantees the independence and sovereignty of Monaco. In the following decades, the two countries successively signed some treaties, especially in 1963, France and Morocco signed cooperation agreements in the fields of taxation, customs and insurance, and France and Morocco entered the stage of comprehensive cooperation in the field of finance and taxation. Among the existing 2 1 administrative officials in Monaco, 15 is sent by France. The minister of state (the head of government) and the leaders of the judicial and tax departments are all French. However, these people have stayed in Monaco for a long time, and they are inextricably linked with the Moroccan financial community, and they do not completely listen to France.

Monaco is a paradise recognized by the world's giants and tourists. There is a world-famous casino in Monte Carlo. Banks in Monaco are famous for their good reputation and confidentiality. Monaco is known as the casino, with 250,000 gamblers every year. In addition, it has beautiful scenery, the largest bathing beach, and large-scale international activities are held every year, attracting a large number of tourists.

Third place: Nauru

Area: 2 1 km2, which is approximately equal to 1/35 of Beijing area.

Population: 13005(2005), which is approximately equal to the population of Beijing11148.

Location: Western Pacific

Nauru is the smallest island country in the world and the smallest country in Oceania. The whole territory is an oval coral island. The coastline is 30 kilometers. Tropical rainforest climate, the temperature is 24-33 degrees Celsius. The average annual precipitation is 2000 mm. There is a fertile soil belt around the island, 30 meters high and 150-300 meters wide. There is a Lake BuDahan. 70% of the land is covered by phosphate rock, and phosphate products rank first in the world, which is known as "the country of phosphate". With abundant phosphate exports, Nauru has become the richest coral island country in the South Pacific, and may also be the country with the highest personal income in the world.

In order to solve the national problem after the phosphate resources were exhausted, the Nauru government operated hotels in Majuro Island and Western Samoa, and built a 52-story Nauru Building in Melbourne, Australia, and then the whole country moved here.

Fourth place: Tuvalu

Area: 26 square kilometers, less than 1/28 in Beijing.

Population: 1044 1 (2005), which is approximately equal to the population of Beijing11500.

Location: Located in the South Pacific Ocean, west of international date line, it consists of 9 small coral islands.

Lacking resources, barren land, backward agriculture and almost no industry, it is a famous tourist attraction. Family is the basic unit of production and life. The income of collective labor is distributed equally within the family. The transaction is mainly barter. Agricultural products include coconuts, bananas, taro, papaya, poultry, livestock and aquatic products. Fishery resources are abundant, but the development is extremely poor.

Fifth place: San Marino

Area: 6 1 km2, less than110 in Beijing.

Population: 28 1 17 (2005 census), which is about 1/500 of the population of Beijing.

Located in the northeast of Apennine Peninsula, along the Adriatic Sea north of central Italy, surrounded by Italy.

According to legend, in 30 1 year, a Christian stonemason named marino hid in the top of mount titano in order to avoid the persecution of the Roman emperor. The place name of San Marino comes from this. At first, the virgin was governed by the patriarch, and 1243 two consuls jointly ruled, becoming the oldest republic in the world.

San Marino is an ancient country in Europe. There are ancient squares, theaters and cemeteries here. San Marino is called "the kingdom of stamps". There is a huge postal building, which prints exquisite stamps every year and distributes them all over the world. It receives 3-5 million tourists every year, which is 200-200 times the population of China, and the tourism revenue accounts for 45-50% of the national income.

There is no unemployment here, and everyone enjoys social insurance from birth to death.

Ten countries with the smallest area in the world

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, in German, means shiny stone. Located in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria in central Europe, with an area of 160 square kilometers and a population of130,000. Vaduz, the capital. The residents are mainly Germans. German is the official language. Catholicism is the state religion. National transportation is only by road. Industry, stamp industry and tourism are developed. There are no big cities, small government, no army, no customs and no national defense. Liechtenstein does not have its own currency and usually uses Swiss francs. It has the reputation of stamp kingdom. 19 12 Up to now, more than 8,000 commemorative stamps have been issued.

Liechtenstein, located at the junction of the East and West Alps, is an ideal ski resort with high mountain peaks and white clothes in winter. In addition, museums and postal exhibitions with exquisite art exhibits, as well as urban landscapes that combine simplicity with modernity, attract a large number of tourists.

Marshall Islands

Located in the easternmost part of Micronesia Islands in the western Pacific Ocean of Oceania. Area 18 1 km2. The population is 50,000, mostly Micronesia. Majuro, the capital. Marshall is the official language. Most residents believe in Christianity. The whole territory consists of 1200 islands. Almost all islands have lagoons, which belong to a tropical maritime climate. The economy takes fishery, planting and tourism as its pillar industries. There are early American nuclear test bases on Bikini Island and Eniwetok Atoll.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Located in the northern part of leeward islands in the Lesser Antilles. It is mainly composed of Saint Kitts, Nevis and Saint Brero. It covers an area of 267 square kilometers. It is the only American country among the ten smallest countries in the world. The population is 40,000, mostly black. English is the official language. Bastel, the capital. Most residents believe in Christianity. There are many volcanoes on St Kitts. The domestic climate is mild and rainy, which is conducive to the growth of sugarcane, and the grain and sugar industry is the main pillar of the national economy.

Maldives

Maldives is an island country located in the Indian Ocean. It means Garland Islands and Palace Island. With an area of 298 square kilometers, it is the smallest country in Asia. The population is 270,000, all of whom are Maldivians. The official language is German. Male, the capital. Islam is the state religion. It has a tropical climate. It's hot all year round. Fishing, tourism and shipping are the three major economic pillars. The whole territory of Maldives consists of 19 atolls and more than 2,000 coral islands. Beautiful natural scenery, beautiful scenery, rich in all kinds of seafood, there are 69 scenic spots, every year from 10 in April is the tourist season, is a world-famous tourist destination.

Malta

Located in the Mediterranean Sea in southern Europe, it was called mallet in ancient times, which means shelter from the wind. It covers an area of 3 16 square kilometers and has a population of 380,000. Valletta, the capital. Mainly Maltese, Maltese and English are the official languages. Catholicism is the state religion. The whole territory consists of five islands, of which malta island is the largest. It has a Mediterranean climate. Domestic lack of fresh water, no forests and permanent rivers and lakes. Tourism is the backbone of its economy.

It has its own unique language which is not used anywhere else in the world.

Grenada

Located at the southernmost tip of Little Andreas Islands, it covers an area of 344 square kilometers and has a population of 65,438+10,000. Its natural scenery, charming beaches, pleasant climate and rich tropical fruits and seafood have become an ideal destination for tourists.

Barbados

Located in the southeast of Little Andreas Islands in the Caribbean, with an area of 43 1 km2 and a population of 260,000. It is a tropical island country with beautiful scenery and a long history of tourism, receiving more than 400,000 tourists every year. The annual income of tourism reaches $300-400 million. The island is rich in tropical fruits, so it is also called "sweet island".

Seychelles

Located in the western Indian Ocean, with an area of 455 square kilometers and a population of 75,000. The island has beautiful scenery and charming scenery. 1992 was rated as the third of the top ten tourist spots in the world, and received more than 654.38+million tourists every year.

Andorra

Located in the border mountain area between France and Spain in southwest Europe, it covers an area of 468 (km x km) and has a population of 60,000. It is an ancient country in Europe and the country with the longest life expectancy at present, reaching 8 1.5 years. The scenery here is excellent, surrounded by mountains, dense forests, high mountains and valleys, lakes and waterfalls, and grazing cattle and sheep. It is called "Xanadu" and receives tourists 100 every year. Most residents are engaged in tourism services, and tourism income accounts for 90% of national income, ranking first in Europe.

Saint Lucia i.

Located in the south of Little Andreas Islands, with an area of 6 16 (km x km) and a population of150,000. There is the most famous volcano in the world, with a diameter of 6.5 kilometers, which is very spectacular. Tourism is the third largest industry, receiving about 30 thousand transit tourists and cruise tourists every year. The folk customs there are peculiar, and both men and women like to be fat.

Bahamas

Located in the southeast waters of Florida, USA, with an area of10.3 million square kilometers and a population of 270,000. Because it is close to the densely populated east coast of the United States, with beautiful scenery and warm climate, it has become a holiday center for Americans, receiving more than 3 million tourists every year, more than 10 times the population of our country, most of whom are Americans. The annual income of tourism exceeds $654.38 billion, accounting for 70% of the national income, and 60% of the country's labor force is engaged in tourism.

Reprinted above. As far as I know, there is one country that has no territory: the Order of Malta.