San Marino

Capital: San Marino Population: 32,404 Official Languages: Italian Time Zone: +1 / Summer +2 Dialing Code: +378

Government: Parliamentary republic Area: 61.2 km2 largest city: Dogana Currency : Euro ISO 3166 code: SM

Basic Info

San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino And also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is an enclaved microstate surrounded by Italy, situated on the Italian Peninsula on the north-eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. Its size is just over 61 km2 (24 sq mi) with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino. San Marino has the smallest population of all the members of the Council of Europe.

Geography

San Marino is an enclave in Italy, on the border between the regioni of Emilia Romagna and Marche and about 10 km (6.21 mi) from the Adriatic coast at Rimini. Its topography is dominated by the Apennine mountain range, and it has a rugged terrain. The highest point in the country, the summit of Monte Titano, is situated at 749 m (2,457 ft) above sea level. There are no bodies of water of any significant size. San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe, with only Vatican City and Monaco being smaller. San Marino has no natural level ground; it is entirely composed of hilly terrain.

Climate

The climate is Mediterranean with continental influences, having warm summers and cool winters. The National Centre of Meteorology and Climatology of San Marino provides local forecasts.

Religion

San Marino is a predominantly Catholic state — over 97% of the population profess the Catholic faith, but it is not the established religion. Approximately half of those who profess to be Catholic practise the faith. There is no episcopal see in San Marino. Historically, the various parishes in San Marino were divided between two Italian dioceses, mostly in the Diocese of Montefeltro, and partly in the Diocese of Rimini. In 1977, the border between Montefeltro and Rimini was readjusted so that all of San Marino fell within the diocese of Montefeltro. The bishop of Montefeltro-San Marino resides in Pennabilli, in Italy.

Administrative divisions

San Marino is divided into the following nine municipalities, known locally as castelli (meaning "castles"). See The Map

There are also eight minor municipalities:

• Acquaviva

• Borgo Maggiore

• Chiesanuova

• Domagnano

• Faetano

• Fiorentino

• Montegiardino

• Serravalle

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