세계에서 가장 작은 나라 10

세계에서 가장 작은 나라 10

1. Maldives 

The island country of the Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean and is the smallest Asian country by area. 

The area of ​​the country is 298 square km with a population of 396 thousand. 

In the capital, Malé, two thirds of the inhabitants live. 

Previously, the country developed through the export of dried tuna, kauri clams and coconut cables, now tourism brings 

the main income.

2. Seychelles 

Seychelles occupy an area of ​​455 square kilometers, with a population of 84 thousand people. 

The archipelago is located north of Madagascar and consists of 115 islands of the Indian Ocean. 

The islands were able to develop thanks to the export of coconut, vanilla and cinnamon.

 But since 1976, when the country gained independence, tourism has become the main source of income.

3. Liechtenstein 

This state has no access to the sea. The area of ​​the country is 160.4 square kilometers .

Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest countries. 

More companies than residents are registered here.

4. Nauru Nauru is located in the South Pacific in Micronesia. 

The area of ​​the state is 21.3 square kilometers.

The Republic of Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. 

They gained independence in 1968, but the island was home to Aboriginal people for 3 thousand years. 

Today the population of the country is about 9 thousand people. The state of Nauru has no armed forces.

5. Vatican 

The Vatican is a closed city-state located in one of the districts of Rome and occupying an area of ​​44 hectares. 

It was founded in 1929 and is ruled by the Pope. 

The Vatican boasts the most beautiful buildings in the world - the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Pope’s residence 

- the Apostolic Palace, etc. 

In addition, half of the country’s territory is occupied by the Vatican gardens. 

Approximately 800 people are official citizens of the Vatican, and several thousand Italians travel to work every day.

6. Monaco 

The second smallest country is Monaco. 

Over the past 20 years, thanks to the drainage of the sea, the area of ​​the country has increased and now it occupies 

an area of ​​2.02 square kilometers. 

Monaco is the second smallest monarchical state. 

The country is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and has 30 thousand inhabitants. 

The main income to residents brings tourism.

7. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. 

This dwarf state is located in the West Indies - between North and South America on the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. 

The state is located on two islands of 261 square km 

These were the first islands inhabited by Europeans. 

The main source of income, of course, is tourism, but agriculture and offshore banking are also developed here.

8. Marshall Islands 

This state in the center of the Pacific consists mainly of coral islands. 

The area of ​​the country is 181 square kilometer, population 62 thousand. 

In 1986, the Islands gained independence from the United States, but so far only America’s help helps them to keep afloat. 

The country has no natural resources and the import of goods far exceeds exports.

9. San Marino 

San Marino covers an area of ​​61 square kilometer and has the smallest population of the member countries 

of the European Council. 

It is the oldest independent country in the world, it was founded on September 3, 301. 

In addition, San Marino is one of the richest countries in the world, its income exceeds expenses.

10. Tuvalu 

Tuvalu is also located in the South Pacific and covers an area of ​​26 square kilometers 

The country also includes several coral islands. 

Previously, these islands belonged to the British crown and were called Ellis Islands. 

Tuvalu gained independence from the British in 1978. 

The population of the country is 10.5 thousand people. 

Due to the lack of natural resources,Tuvalu has to live at the expense of other countries.