San Marino Facts, San Marino Flag -- National Geographic

Fast Facts

Population:: 30,000
Capital:: San Marino; 5,000
Area:: 61 square kilometers (24 square miles)
Language:: Italian
Religion:: Roman Catholic
Currency:: Euro
Life Expectancy:: 81
GDP per Capita:: U.S. $34,600
Literacy Percent:: 96

Originally a medieval city-state, the world's oldest republic perches atop a mountain in north-central Italy. San Marino takes pride in its finely minted coins, ceremonial guard, and postage stamps. Well-preserved castles and sweeping vistas of the Adriatic coast enchant 3.5 million visitors a year.

ECONOMY

Industry: Tourism, banking, textiles, electronics
Agriculture: Wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle
Exports: Building stone, lime, wood, chestnuts, wheat, wine, baked goods, hides, ceramics

—Text From National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition

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