Country Guide • San Marino
San Marino is the third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D.
| Official Name | Most Serene Republic of San Marino |
|---|---|
| Area | 61.2km² (24mile²) |
| Population | 28,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 1,190 |
| Capital City | San Marino |
| Religions | 95% Roman Catholic |
| Language | Italian |
| Government | Independent Republic |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Euro |
| GDP | $940 million |
| GDP per Head | $34,600 |
| Natural Resources | Building stone |
| Land Use | Arable Land 16.67% |
| Agriculture | Wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides |
| Industry | Agriculture, Ceramics, Food Processing, Forestry, Quarrying, Textiles, Tourism |
| Tourism | San Marino is full of medieval heritage, castles and fortresses, you can even purchase many of these 'relics' as memorabilia.! San Marino is also famous for its coins and stamps. It is near the Italian resort of Rimini and there are numerous treks and walks that can be had |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | None |
| Climate | San Marino has a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and warm summers. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year with an average annual rainfall of 13 inches. Temperatures rarely fall below -6°C in winter and ranges between 20 - 30°C in summer |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour (+ 2 hours from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October) |
| National Days | January 6 Epiphany February 5 Anniversary of the Liberation of the Republic from the Alberoni Occupation and St Agatha’s Day March 25 Anniversary of the Arengo April 1 Investiture of the new Captains Regent May 1 Labour Day June 19 Corpus Christi July 28 Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism August 15 Assumption September 3 San Marino’s Day and Foundation of the Republic October 1 Investiture of the new Captains Regent November 1 All Saints’ Day November 2 All Souls’ Day December 8 Immaculate Conception |
| Visas | No visa is required for tourist stays of up to 3 months |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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