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San Marino is one of the world's smallest countries (one-tenth the size of New York City).

▲San Marino is also one of the richest countries in the world.

▲Lonely Planet refers to this country as the "land of clifftop castles" and "vertiginous views."

▲This country has a highly stable economy.

▲In 2017, this miniature country welcomed more than two tourists for each of its 33,000 residents.

▲There is no national debt and San Marino has a budget surplus.

▲The tiny nation relies heavily on the tourism industry, which dominates the economy.

▲There is also a vast number of museums to visit such as: the State Museum, Sammarinese Museum of Ancient Arms, Museum of Curiosities, Museo delle Cere, and the Torture Museum of San Marino, among others.

▲The mountain has three peaks and each one has one of The Three Towers of San Marino on it.

▲For history or nature lovers, this is certainly a bucket-list destination.

▲This is the only country with more cars than people.

▲Other main attractions include: tower De La Fratta, Palazzo Pubblico, Basilica di San Marino (pictured), and Chiesa di San Francesco.

▲Guaita is the most famous of the peaks and offers tremendous views of the city from up above.

▲San Marino is a relaxing oasis of greenery, unspoiled land, and rolling hills.

▲It is a fantastic alternative to the tourist-filled, and often crowded Tuscan countryside.

▲It has a small wine industry offering delicious wines.

▲While the cuisine in this country is similar to that of Emilia-Romagna, it is famous for one dessert: Torta Tre Monti ("Cake of the Three Mountains" or "Cake of the Three Towers").

▲The historic site is also on the UNESCO Heritage List.

▲Monte Titano, the highest peak in San Marino, at 739 m (2,425 ft) above sea level, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

▲This is a chocolate cake of layered wafers, and of course, takes its name from the Three Towers of San Marino.

▲The 16th president of the USA, Abraham Lincoln, was an honorary citizen of this country.

▲And one of the lowest unemployment rates in all of Europe.

▲San Marino has one of the smallest military forces in the world. However, Italy is responsible for the national defense of the tiny country.

▲San Marino is a mere three hours' drive from Florence.

▲It has a total population of 33,400, and is the fifth-smallest country on the planet.

▲That is a total of 78,000 visitors—a lot for such a small country!

▲In 2017, it reported a GDP per capita of US$61,169.

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▲The piadina, a thin Italian flatbread, often with some sort of filling, is a popular dish in San Marino as well.

▲San Marino is a landlocked microstate tucked away in northern Italy and the world's oldest-surviving sovereign state. It also happens to be one of Europe's top-growing travel location.

Don't be fooled by the 61 sq km (23.6 sq mi) tiny-sized country either: this small place has plenty to offer. Click through the gallery to learn about Europe's popular vacation hot spot.

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09/12/24 por StarsInsider

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San Marino is a landlocked microstate tucked away in northern Italy and the world's oldest-surviving sovereign state. It also happens to be one of Europe's top-growing travel location.

Don't be fooled by the 61 sq km (23.6 sq mi) tiny-sized country either: this small place has plenty to offer. Click through the gallery to learn about Europe's popular vacation hot spot.