Introduction to San Marino

Overview of the Country

This micro-state, entirely landlocked within Italy, east of the city of Florence, is the world's oldest republic. The historic centre of its capital, San Marino, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Key Facts

• Type of place: country.

• Location:

• Latitude/longitude: 43°56' N, 12°26' E.

• Local time: Heure : 12846 (single time zone)

• Capital: San Marino.

• Nature of the state: Parliamentary republic.

• Official language: Italian.

• Currency: euro.

• Population: 33,328 inhabitants (2018).

• Area: 61.19 km².

• Density: 544.66 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Mount Titano (739 m).

• Lowest point:

• Coastline: no maritime access.

• Driving: on the right.

Tourism

Travel Essentials

• Destination: for beginner travellers.

• By air:

• Entry requirements: same as Italy.

• Currency to bring: euro.

• Exchange rate:

• Daily "backpacker" budget: €/person.

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Risks: none in terms of safety and health precautions.

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★; Adventure ⊘; Culture ★★; Relaxation/Holidays ★

Useful Addresses

• Tourist Office: available online and in English.

Socio-Economic Statistics

• "Quality of life": (rank in )

• GDP per capita: $59,000 (2017)

• Average monthly income: ()

• Inflation: +1% (2017)

• "Official" unemployment: 8.1% (2017)

• Population below poverty line: ()

• Life expectancy: 83.4 years (2018)

• Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: +7.5 (2017)

• Population growth: +0.7% (2018)

• Literacy rate: 100% (2019)

• Urban population: 97.2% (2018)

• Press freedom: (rank in )

• Political regime: ()

Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook