10 Smallest Countries in the World by Area
The "Smallest Countries in the World by Area" refers to a list of countries ranked by their total land area. The smallest countries in the world are typically those with less than 1,000 square kilometers of land area.
These countries are often located on islands or in isolated regions. They may have small populations and economies, but they are all unique and sovereign nations.
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1 Grenada 1974
- GDP per capita: $11,500
- Population: 111,452
- Area: 344 km²
- Capital: St. George's
- Languages: English
- Year of independence: 1974
- Interesting fact: Grenada is a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea, and it is known for its beautiful beaches, its lush rainforests, and its delicious chocolate.
2 Malta 1964
- GDP per capita: $42,500
- Population: 516,179
- Area: 316 km²
- Capital: Valletta
- Languages: Maltese, English
- Year of independence: 1964
- Interesting fact: Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, and it is known for its beautiful beaches, its ancient ruins, and its delicious food.
3 Maldives 1965
- GDP per capita: $12,500
- Population: 557,359
- Area: 300 km²
- Capital: Malé
- Languages: Dhivehi, English
- Year of independence: 1965
- Interesting fact: The Maldives is a low-lying country, and it is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to sea level rise.
4 Marshall Islands 1979
- GDP per capita: $4,500
- Population: 59,194
- Area: 181 km²
- Capital: Majuro
- Languages: Marshallese, English
- Year of independence: 1979
- Interesting fact: The Marshall Islands is a nuclear-free country, and it is also one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
5 Liechtenstein 1866
- GDP per capita: $179,000
- Population: 38,000
- Area: 160 km²
- Capital: Vaduz
- Language: German
- Year of independence: 1866
- Interesting fact: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy, and the Prince of Liechtenstein is the head of state.
6 San Marino 301 AD
- Area: 61 km²
- GDP per capita: $63,000
- Population: 34,042
- Capital: City of San Marino
- Language: Italian
- Year of independence: 301 AD
- Interesting fact: San Marino is the world's fifth smallest country.
7 Tuvalu 1978
- GDP per capita: $4,000
- Population: 11,768
- Area: 26 km²
- Capital: Funafuti
- Language: Tuvaluan, English
- Year of independence: 1978
- Interesting fact: Tuvalu is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change.
8 Nauru 1968
- GDP per capita: $12,500
- Population: 10,876
- Area: 21.3 km²
- Capital: Yaren District
- Language: Nauruan, English
- Year of independence: 1968
- Interesting fact: Nauru is the world's smallest island nation, and it is also the least populous country in Oceania.
9 Monaco 1297
- GDP per capita: $185,000
- Population: 39,244
- Area: 2.02 km²
- Capital: Monaco
- Language: French
- Year of independence: 1297
- Interesting fact: Monaco is known for its glamorous casinos, its beautiful beaches, and its annual Formula One Grand Prix
10 Vatican City 1929
- GDP per capita: $22,500
- Population: 801
- Area: 0.19 km²
- Capital: Vatican City
- Language: Italian, Latin
- Year of independence: 1929
- Interesting fact: Vatican City is the world's smallest country, and it is also the home of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.
