With over 200 countries in the world, it's easy to think the word "country" equates to a massive land area with large numbers of people. Some nations are so small that cities within other nations are giants compared to them. Mostly found in Europe, the Carribean, and the Pacific, there are many countries in the world with an area of less than 400 square kilometers. With their own governments and own culture, these small countries are some of the richest, most remote, and most intriguing places in the world. Let's take a look at the 10 smallest countries in the world today

10 – GRENADA - 344 km²

An island nation in the Caribbean, Grenada is also known as
“The Island of Spice." The world's largest producer of
nutmeg and mace crops, this nation located northwest of
Trinidad and Tobago was colonized by the French from 1649
to 1763, which explains the very strong influence of French
tradition and culture in the country. A popular tourist
destination, you'll find French-influenced architecture and
art all around the island, with cricket as the most popular
sport.

9 – MALTA - 316 km²

Malta is another island country, however, its located in the
Mediterranean Sea. 3 major islands make up the Republic of
Malta: Gozo, Comino, and the largest, Malta. This small
country has a population of over 450,000 inhabitants,
making it one of the most densely populated countries in
the world. Another popular tourist destination, foreigners
from all over the world come to Malta for its sunny weather,
attractive beaches, over 7,000 years of intriguing history,
and a still vibrant nightlife.

8 – MALDIVES - 300 km²

A popular tourist destination in the Indian Ocean, the
Maldives is the smallest country in Asia in terms of area and
population. There are over 1,192 coral islands in the
Maldives, which are spread over 90,000 sq.km, making it
one of the world's most dispersed countries. The country
was once the colony of many empires, the Portuguese, the
Dutch, and the British, but became an independent country
in 1965. Today, the Maldives has a vibrant tourism economy
due to its famous white sand beaches and crystal blue
waters.

7 – SAINTS KITTS AND NEVIS

The Mother Colony of the West Indies, these 2 islands in the
Caribbean were some of the first islands to be occupied by
Europeans. Its economy is dependent on tourism,
agriculture, and small manufacturing industries. The islands
also provide fantastic diving sites due to abundant marine
life. A major sugar exporter for centuries, the large
plantations are now beautiful estates that have been
converted into hotels and resorts.

6 – LIECHTENSTEIN - 160 km²

A German-speaking country, this is the only nation in the
world to be completely located in the Alps. Located between
Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is the richest country
in the world by GDP per capita, with the lowest
unemployment rate (1.5%). Getting into the country is a little
tricky without an airport. Visitors must go through
Switzerland's Zurich Airport to reach this Alpine country
that's still ruled by a prince.

5 – SAN MARINO - 61 km²

Surrounded completely by Italy, San Marino is also known
as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino. Claiming to be
the oldest surviving sovereign state in the world, it is also
one of the wealthiest in terms of GDP per capita. The 3rd
smallest country in Europe, it has a population of only
30,000, boasting of one of the lowest unemployment rates in
the world.

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4 – TUVALU - 26 km²

Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu is located in the
Pacific Ocean, west of Australia. There are about 10,000
inhabitants, with 8km of roads, and only 1 hospital present
on the main island. The country was once a British territory
but became independent in 1978. A difficult place to get to,
tourism is not very significant. In 2010, less than 2,000
visitors came to Tuvalu, with 65% of them coming for
business.

3 – NAURU - 21 km²

An island nation located east of Australia, Nauru is the
smallest island country in the world. It was known in the
1980's for a booming phosphate mining but is now a quiet
island off the radar of tourists. Formerly known as Pleasant
Island, its phosphate resources are now depleted, leading to
a 90% national unemployment rate, with the remaining 10%
employed by the government. Nauru is also known as the
country with the most obese people in the world, with 97%
of its men and 93% of women being obese or overweight.
Because of this, Nauru is also home to the world's highest
level of type 2 diabetes, with 40% of its population suffering
from the ailment.

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2 – MONACO - 2 km²

Located on the French Riviera, Monaco is home to the
largest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in
the world. Known for its gambling and luxury goods and
services industry, Monaco is a favourite playground of the
rich and famous. Bordered by France on 3 sides and one
side by the Mediterranean Sea, the residents of Monaco are
mostly French-speaking. With a population of over 36,000,
Monaco is the world's most densely populated country. The
most popular annual event is the Formula 1 race, with tracks
passing through the city streets.

1 – VATICAN - 0.44 km²

The world's smallest country is the Vatican, also known as
the Holy See. This country fits within the Italian capital city of
Rome, and is the center of the Catholic Church. It is also
home to the biggest church in the world – St. Peter's Basilica,
and holds some of the most significant art works of the
Renaissance such as The Pieta and the Creation of Adam. Its
income comes from the voluntary contributions of over 1
billion members of the Roman Catholic Church around the
world. The remainder of its economy comes from the sales
of postage stamps, tourist mementos, and admission fees of
museums.

Bros u mean states? Cus I no Grenada in Spain,Monaco in France and vatican in Mexico

derrick333:
Bros u mean states? Cus I no Grenada in Spain,Monaco in France and vatican in Mexico

They are independent states

derrick333:
Bros u mean states? Cus I no Grenada in Spain,Monaco in France and vatican in Mexico

they are of course an independent states.