
San Marino
Most Serene Republic of San Marino
San Marino is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is City of San Marino, home to roughly 33,785 people across 61 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- City of San Marino
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 33,785
- Land area
- 61 km²
- ISO codes
- SM / SMR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coastline
- Landlocked
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +378
- Internet domain
- .sm
How San Marino compares
San Marino ranks 190th of 194 countries on this site by population and 190th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 44th of 45 by population and 43rd by area. It has no coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.
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Flag of San Marino: colours
A pixel-accurate scan of the San Marino flag breaks down as 46.1% white, 43.7% blue, 6% green, 2.7% yellow and 1.5% orange.
Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.
Did you know?
- San Marino claims to be the world's oldest republic, founded in 301 CE according to tradition.
- Three medieval towers crown Mount Titano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The microstate is entirely surrounded by Italy yet has maintained independence for centuries.
- The Guard of the Council in colorful medieval uniforms still performs ceremonial duties.
- San Marino stamps are prized by collectors around the world.
Bordering countries
San Marino: frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of San Marino?
- The capital of San Marino is City of San Marino.
- What continent is San Marino in?
- San Marino is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.
- What is the population of San Marino?
- San Marino has a population of roughly 33,785 people, across a land area of 61 km².
- What language is spoken in San Marino?
- The main language of San Marino is Italian.
- Which countries border San Marino?
- San Marino shares a land border with 1 country: Italy.
Practice with geography games
Studying San Marino is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Pie Chart Game
The flag pie chart game: guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact colour percentages — no symbols, just hues. Unlimited free rounds, six tries each, with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal — Blurred Flag Game
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited free rounds, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital — Capital Cities Quiz
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more. All 194 countries, free and unlimited.
- Country from Capital — Reverse Capital Quiz
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, blurred-flag, and subregion hints. All 194 countries, free.