This is a list of the 15 most little mill world. Countries that can be compared to size with a small city. Almost every of these countries you can go from the edge to the edge of less than the day.

The smallest state on earth. The Vatican is located on the territory of the Eternal City of Rome, on the Monte Vatican hill and has the length of the state border, only 3.2 km. For a few hours you can easily get around the whole country. According to official data, the population of the Vatican is a little more than 800 people. Another 3,000 people are not citizens of the mills, but daily come here to work.

Vatican, this is one of the largest open-air museums. Here there is a real treasury of works of arts and architectural monuments, the relics of Christianity and the unique creations of great masters are kept. A huge number of believers and tourists visit the territory of the Vatican daily.

Second place in the list of micro states is the principality of Monaco. Its territory is equal to 1.95 square meters. km. Long state border with France - 4.4 km. The population density in Monaco, unlike the Vatican, is very high - the country is one of the most populated countries of the world. Local residents are mainly engaged in servicing tourists who are attracted here magnificent beaches and a huge number of gaming establishments.

The Republic of Nauru is a dwarf state on the coral island monopho in the western part of the Pacific Ocean of 21.3 km² and the population of 12 thousand people. Nauru is the smallest independent republic on Earth, the smallest island state, the smallest state outside Europe and the only republic in the world without the official capital.

Tuvalu is a dwarf Pacific State in Polynesia. The length of the coastal strip is 21 km. The state is located on 5 atolls and 4 islands of the Tuvalu archipelago. The total area of \u200b\u200bSushi is 26 km². The population of the country is 14 thousand people. The island's independence was received in 1978 (before this archipelago was a British colony).

The name of the country translated from Tuvalu language. It means "eight standing together" (meaning eight traditionally populated Tuvalu islands. The main problem of the islands - an increase in the level of the world ocean, threatening with flooding to many of the islands, most of which are not above 5 meters above sea level. . The country lives at the expense of the help of other countries, since does not have its own natural resources.

5. San Marino

European state, from all sides surrounded by the territory of Italy. The name comes on behalf of the Christian saint that founded the state. The country claims the title of the oldest state in Europe. The state area is 60.57 km². Almost 80% of the country's territory is occupied by mountains and rocky arrays. Population - 33 thousand people. San Marino is one of the few modern countries, with positive economic indicators. State revenues exceed the costs and the country has no foreign debt.

Another dwarf European state. Country Area 160 km². The name of the country comes from the ruling Dynasty of Liechtenstein. The principality is located in the spurs of the Alps, the highest point is the mountain of gracepitz (2599 m). On the western part of the country, one of the largest rivers of Western Europe - Rhine flows. The population of the country is 38 thousand people.

Despite the size, Liechtenstein is a prosperous industrial country with a developed banking system. In addition, the Principality of Liechtenstein enters the black list of "tax shelters" - states where residents of other countries go from taxation.

Marshall Islands - Pacific State in Micronesia. The state is located on 29 atolls and 5 islands of the Archipelago of Marshall Islands. The length of the coastal strip is 370.4 km. The total area of \u200b\u200bSushi is 181.3 km² as well as 11,673 km² are engaged in lagunis. The population of Marshall Islands is 65 thousand people.

Maximum height above sea level - 10 meters. In the event of a significant increase in the level of world ocean or global climate change, serious environmental consequences are inevitable on individual islands.

The Republic of Marshall Islands does not have permanent armed forces. According to the agreement concluded, the United States is responsible for the security and defense of the country. They are obliged to defend the Republic of Marshall Islands and its citizens from attacks and threats from the outside.

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a state in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, consisting of two islands - Saint Kits and Nevis. Both islands have volcanic origins, mountains. Country Area - 261 km². The population is 53 thousand people. The total length of the coastline is 135 km.

The islands were open by the X-Forest Columbus in 1493, but the Spaniards did not colonize them. The struggle for the possession of the islands has long been led by the United Kingdom and France. In 1983, the Saint Kitts and Nevis federation acquired independence.

Islands have rich tropical vegetation. Mountain areas are covered with dense tropical forests and fruit gardens. Liana, mango, bread and cinnamon, tamarind, avocado, bananas, bass are growing here. On the tops of the forest mountains are replaced by meadows, with no less abundant vegetation. Numerous tropical birds and butterflies live in the forests, monkeys are found. On the coast, many seabirds nest, including Pelicans. Waters are replete with fish.

The Maldives or just Maldives is a state in South Asia, located on the group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of India. The state is a chain of 20 atolls consisting of 1192 coral islets. The population is about 330 thousand people. The total area is 90 thousand km², the land area is 298 km². The capital of Male is the only city and port of the archipelago - located on the atoll monopho and is the smallest capital in the world. Nevertheless, a third of the country's total population lives in Male.

The basis of the economy is the maintenance of tourists. Hot, but comfortable weather all year (air temperature from 24 to 30 °) made Maldives to the place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. In second place is fishing.

The Republic of Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean. The country consists of three populated islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino and many small and not populated. The territory of the state is 316 km². The population of Malta is 420 thousand people. The country is called the least populated state of the European Union.

The main branch of the economy of Malta - Tourism. Most cultural and historical attractions are associated with knights of the Order of John (Maltese Order). By virtue of a wide variety of urban and natural landscapes, Malta is a popular venue for filming feature films. Malta is the only country in Europe, in which there are no rivers, lakes and their own sources of fresh water.

Grenada is an island state in the south-east of the Caribbean, it is the island of Grenada and the southern part of the Islands of the Grenadines. Total area - 344 square meters. km. Population - 110 thousand people.

Grenada Island - Volcanic Origin. In the center of the island there is a rocking mountain massif over which the Mountain of St. Caterib is towering (840 m), the highest point of the country. There are few rivers on the island, but a lot of streams and sources. The Grenada economy is based on tourism, as well as on an offshore financial business.

The song "Grenada", written by M. Svetlov in 1926, as it turned out, has nothing to do with the state of Grenada.

Saint Vincent and Grenadines are an independent state in the Caribbean. The territory consists of Saint Vincent Island and 32 small islands of the Grenadine Group. Area - 389 km². Population - 105 thousand people.

On the island of Saint Vincent is the acting volcano sfrieth. Only for our era, he was erupted at least 160 times. The last eruption was in 1979. Islands beaches are covered with black volcanic sand; The exception is white sandy beaches on the southern tip of the island.

Barbados is a small state in West Indies, located on the island of the same name, reminiscent of the form of a pear. The area of \u200b\u200bthe island is 431 km², it is mainly flat, with small hills in the middle. Population - 290 thousand people. Barbados is one of the leading developing countries in terms of living and literacy of the population.

The basis of the economy is tourism. Many historical monuments are associated with the flourishing of piracy in the Caribbean. Also Barbados is famous for the production of the famous Pirate Roma. Approximately every 3 years is the island in the zone of the passage of hurricanes and suffers greatly from the element.

Antigua and Barbuda - the state in West Indies, located on the three islands - Antigua, Barbuda and Redond. Total territory - 442 km². Population 90 thousand people.

The main source of income is tourism. Antigua and Barbuda are ready to take tourists of 365 days a year. Antigua coastline forms many bays (in fact, these are relic volcanic craters) and the extended strip of first-class beaches (it is believed to be on the islands of them exactly 365). There are both the beaches with developed infrastructure and completely wild, secluded corners.

The Republic of Seychelles is an island state in East Africa. Located in the western part of the Indian Ocean, a little south of the equator. The republic includes 115 islands, only 33 of them are inhabited. Islands occupy an area of \u200b\u200b455 square kilometers. The population of the country is about 90 thousand people.

The main article of the income of the Seychelles for a long time was the export of cinnamon, coconut and vanilla. Since 1976, when the United Kingdom has provided independence by Seychelles, tourism has become the main source of income (up to 75% of foreign exchange earnings).

The fruit of Seychelles, which grows only on Seychelles, weighs 20 kg and is considered the largest fruit in the plant world.

Beautiful and bright Africa - the second on its scale continent in the world. More than 1 billion people live on her expanses. And its lands are conditionally divided into 5 regions. According to the tradition of Africa, the list of which consists of 62 points, refer to the following regions:

• Southern.
• Western.
• Northern.
• Eastern.
• And central.

Such division is due to various geographic and climatic conditions, the differences of cultures and the forms of the government of states.

Africa has dependent and independent territories. There are 37 countries with access to the seas and oceans. Present (10 units). And 16 countries in the depths of the continent.

African countries: list of states of the southern region

South Africa stores memories of the colonial period in its memory. The nuclear weapon was developed on its territory, from which the government was then refused. It includes countries such as:

• Zimbabwe;
• Mozambique;
• Comoros;
• Seychelles;
• Mauritius Island;
• Reunion;
• Madagascar;
• Lesotho;
• Botswana;
• Swaziland;
• Namibia.

The largest country on this land is the South Africa Republic (South Africa). There lives and almost all the population of the southern region lives. On this territory, 11 languages \u200b\u200bare officially adopted. The ethnic composition of South Africa is a varied group of numerous religious associations.

The proximity of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean makes south africa attractive for tourism. In the southern part of the continent, the whole year is warm and wet. But the climate prevails moderate, so the heat is pretty easy.

African countries: List of West Region

Western Africa's wet and windy climate directly depends on the capricious trade winds. This territory consists of the following countries:

• Sierra Leone;
• Senegal;
• Benin;
• Burkina Faso;
• Gambia;
• Ghana;
• Togo;
• Guinea;
• Guinea-Bissau;
• Cape Verde;
• Cameroon;
• Mauritania;
• Nigeria;
• Niger;
• Mali;
• Liberia;
• Côte d "Ivoire;
• Islands of St. Helena.

Western region is the birthplace of many African languages. On its territory and today the oral folklore is valued. And ceremonial dances are included in the program of every significant holiday.

The natural border of this land in the east are Cameroon Mountains. The legendary Sahara desert begins in the south of the region itself. And in the West, the natural border forms the Atlantic Ocean.

Federal Republic of Nigeria Several years ago received the status of the largest oil producer. Most of the population owns several adverbs. In this country, 527 languages \u200b\u200bare officially recognized. Among them are 11 "dead" by law, in the schools of the states teach English and several more languages \u200b\u200bof the local ethnos.

Abuja is the Nigerian capital chosen by the government as the most ethnically neutral place of the Western region. After the completion of the main stages of construction in 1976, Abuja received the status of the main city of Nigeria instead of a crowded logo.

African countries: list of states of the Northern Region

A significant part of the Northern Region is engaged in the sands of the Sahara desert. The largest states of the entire African continent bordered with the endless sandy sea:

• Sudan;
• Tunisia;
• Algeria;
• Morocco;
• Libya;
• SAD;
• Egypt.

The Mediterranean natural zone is considered very comfortable for living. Therefore, there are large tourist objects of the African continent, which are known all over the world.

The economy of this region is in good condition than in other parts of Africa. The proximity of Europe affects not only the development of the region, but also on its cultural heritage.

Tunisia is a country that has the most competitive economy among all African countries. About 10 million people live in Tunisia, most of which speak Arabic. Almost the entire population of the Northern State confesses Islam. The Mediterranean climate makes Tunisia an important tourist sector. The country's culture contains many diverse trends that are organically woven into the daily life of the Tunisian people.

African countries: List of states of the Eastern Region

East of the mysterious Nile is several countries that are part of the Eastern Region. Among them can be called such states as:

• Ethiopia;
• Eritrea;
• Uganda;
• Tanzania;
• Somalia;
• Mayotte;
• Kenya;
• Djibouti;
• Zambia;
• Comorors;
• Malawi.

The climate of the eastern part of Africa is arid in the central regions. But on the coast, it quickly changes on tropical. Former colonists set the borders of states quite arbitrarily. Due to the fact that the cultural and religious directions were not taken into account, the development of the eastern region occurs at a very slow pace.

Kenya is not only a corner fabricated by tourists, but also a place that has an amazing flora and fauna. On the territory of Kenya there is a large number of reserves who are protected by the International Organization of UNESCO.

In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, people speak English and local atoms of Swahili. For a long time, this country was the colony of Great Britain.

African countries: list of states of the central region

In the very heart of Africa there are the following states:

• Angola;
• Congo;
• Sao Tome;
• Equatorial Guinea.

These countries are endowed with a subequatorial climate. Thanks to the extensive river system, it is possible to see the endless forests consisting of evergreen and leaf fall trees.

The Republic of Congo is extremely rich in minerals. This circumstance several centuries ago contributed to the origin of the African "golden" fever in the country.

The capital of the country with an unusual name Brazzaville is quite developed in terms of education. Literacy of the population there reaches 82%. The state economy is based on oil production and agriculture. The cultural sector is represented by folk art. The direction of contemporary art is well developed.

All countries of Africa, the list of which is given above are considered officially recognized states. Meanwhile, many territory of the African continent recently stood on the path of international recognition and so far are not real states. But still have conventions of borders on some maps.

Anthropologists refer to Africa with a cradle of civilization. According to research, there for the first time a human culture appeared. Paradoxically, but at the site of the nucleation of all the living still there are corners where the leg of a person did not go. Of the 29 million square meters, only a small part is caught by people. The rest of the space is deserts and tropical forests. African fauna is unique. This continent is no longer found anywhere.

Exploring African countries, the list of which is so diverse, it is difficult to imagine that the Sahara desert occupies a large area than the entire territory of the United States. Also on the territory of the continent is extracted half of the whole gold of the world. And the name of this part of the world comes from one of the oldest tribes "AFRI".

Togo - the state in West Africa. Area - 56 thousand square kilometers. This little narrow country stretches from north to south - to the hot coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The border passes in the north of Burkina Faso, in the east with Benin, in the west with Gana. From the south is washed by the Guinean Bay. The southern swamps and lagoon are transferred to the plateau, which is inferior to the central mountains. The north of the mountains is arid by savanna. Despite the fact that it is one of the smallest states in the world, eco-tourism reached its apogee here. More than 17% of the country is covered with dense forests. Here is a large lake - that. Significant area of \u200b\u200bthe country is covered with savannahs. The climate of the country is hot. In the autumn and winter months, the winds of Harmattan bring sand from the Sahara, whereas the rains are frequent in the autumn and summer months.

The story of Togo

• XV V.: Portuguese opened the country's coast and called His slave bank.
• Half XVII V.: Large ethnic associations with strong centralized power were formed on the territory of the modern Togo.
• 1884-1922: Togo near the German Protectorate. After World War I, the western part of that became the owned territory of Great Britain (British Togo), and France received a mandate to manage the eastern part (French Togo).
• 1946: The country goes under the support of the UN, the Office is preserved for the UK and France.
• 1957: The British part (Golden Beach) is included in Ghana.
• 1960: French announced by the Independent Republic of Togo.
• 1963: Military coup. Adoption of the Constitution, the name of the country has become the Togolese Republic.
• 1991: Introduction of a multi-party system.
• 1992: The referendum adopted a new constitution

Population

The population is about 7 million people. Togo - a multi-ethnic state dominated Eva and Cabra. It is noteworthy that most of the population remains faithful to traditional beliefs of aborigines. There are 36 ethnic groups in the country. 51% of the population profess local traditional beliefs, 20% are Muslims and 29% of Christians. The average life expectancy in the country of 62 years in men and 65 years in women. The number of urban population is 43%.

This beautiful edge was first seen by the Portuguese in the XV century. Later was the protectory of Germany. After the redistribution of forces in Europe, England and France claim the land of Togo.

In 1960, the state was independent officially. Peoples living in the territory of Togo.

• Bassari.
• Joruba
• Sombian
• Cabier
• Konovba
• Gourmet
• Kusasi

Economy of Togo

Togo is an agricultural country with an unstable economy.

Agriculture of the Togolese economy gives 47% of GDP, it employs 65% of the working population. Livestock is developed weakly compared to other countries in the region.

The main agricultural crops grown in the country: NMS, corn, beans, sorghum, cotton, millet, cocoa.

Industry is poorly developed. Graphite, phosphates, bauxite, chromium, limestone, uranium iron are underway in the country.

The manufacturing industry is represented by treating agricultural products, beverage production. There are several textile factories.

Togo city

The table indicates the largest cities of the country and their population.

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Mali (country). State in West Africa

August 30, 2015.

Each country has a lot of interesting features and details. You can tell a lot about any of them. Especially if it is a distant and exotic edge. For example, the African Republic of Mali. What should you learn about it first?

Geographical position

You can detect Mali on the map in the West of the African continent. The territory of the country takes almost one and a half million square kilometers, and if more precisely - 1.24. Twenty-two thousand of them are engaged in water, and everyone else is sushi. The size of the country can be better able to be able to know that it is comparable from South Africa or two times more Texas. The length of the border is seven thousand two hundred forty-three kilometers. In the west of the country, Senegal is located in the north - Algeria and Mauritania, in the east there are Niger and Burkina Faso, in the south of Mali - Cat D'Ivoire, who used to be known as the coast of ivory, as well as Guinea.

Capital and region

As in any state, there is a complex administrative division system in Mali. There are eight areas on its territory. A separate unit is the capital of Mali - Bamako. Areas are divided into districts, which are two hundred eighty-eight in the country. In addition to administrative division, there is also geographical. Nature Mali is divided into five major areas. These are the deserts in the north of the state, the transition region - the SAHEL, two types of Savannan and the territory of the Niger River Delta.

Water pool

The largest river is Niger, which flows from Guinea, crosses the territory of Mali and goes to the northeast. In the course there are many branches, ducts and lakes, as well as swamps. In the delta there are structures that allow you to distribute water for irrigation. Since the Republic of Mali is located in a sufficiently dry region, the presence of hydrotechnics for it is of great importance. Part of the artificial irrigation channels repeats the historical channel of Niger. In the West of the country there is also the Senegal River, which appears as a result of the confluence of Bakoj and Bafing. In her delta is the lowest point of Mali. The country is also characterized by several elevations. In the southwest, sandstone mountains becomes the framing of the top basin of Niger and the bath, which is an influx.

Mountain arrays

In addition to sandstone plateau, there are other zones of lifting the earth's crust. Especially expressed mountains between the cities of Gao and Mopti. In the east of the latter there is a residual array called Hombori. The highest point is the mountain in a thousand one hundred fifty-five meters. This record is not only an array, but also the whole country. Another major elevation is the Adrar-Iphoras Plateau.

Vegetation

Despite the stern hot climate, which is distinguished by Africa, Mali may well boast a variety of flora. Most of the territories cover a variety of shrubs and cereals. On the territory of the Sahel there are acacias, palm trees of the Duma, Baobaba, Nerre, drove trees, Carite, Sebo, Wild plums and other exotic options. In the south there is palm trees, Senegal Kayy, Terminal, a variety of grassy plants.

Animal world

Fauna Mali impresses incredible variety. In the territories of desert areas, large antelopes - the origins, addaks, as well as gazelles, cheetahs, giraffes and striped hypads are most often found in the territories of desert regions. Warthians live in Savannah - African wild pigs, and a variety of predators - jackals, lions and leopards. Welcome antelope. Unfortunately, the number of elephants is constantly reduced. Considerable importance is represented by Rivers and Lakes Mali. The country is engaged in fishing fish, the most valuable is the Niel Okun, also known as "Captain". Insects are widely represented - bees, mosquitoes, termites, midges. Many varieties are dangerous to animal health and people. The protection of vegetation and animals of the state is engaged in a national park called the letter du Baul.

Natural resources

All sorts of resources necessary for the active development of the state are not bad in Mali. The country boasts deposits of precious metals and stones - gold and diamonds are extracted here. In addition, copper, bauxite, manganese, uranium, granite, lithium, table salt can be found in Mali mines. There are in the country and Kaolin clay.

Climatic conditions

The country is located in the tropical continental strip. To the south, where the capital of Mali is located, the climate is a subequatorial. There are alternate dry and rainy seasons. The first lasts from November to June, and the second - from July to October. During the dry season in the country, northeastern winds are dominated, which lead to sandy storms. In the center of Mali, Bamako, there are impressive fluctuations in temperature within one day - in the evenings, at night and early in the morning it is cool here, and by noon the thermometer shows more than thirty degrees of heat. In the region in the territory of the Sahara there are winds of Harmatians, characterized by hurricane power. Temperature here reaches forty-five heat degrees. Southern territories differ in the maximum amount of precipitation - it drops here to one and a half million millimeters per year. There are regular droughts throughout the country. In the area of \u200b\u200bSahara per year, one hundred and fifty millimeters falls, from the city of Tubuktu - two hundred thirty.

Peoples Mali.

Almost a hundred percent of the country's population is represented by negrowards. Only in some northern territories there are representatives of the Mediterranean type of European views - Arabs and Tuaregi. It is impressive ethnic diversity of Mali - the nations of the state are calculated with dozens. Most of them belong to the Nigero-Cordan-Fan Language Family, there are also representatives of the Westland, Afrazian and Volt. The most numerous people are bambara, carriers of the most common language. Such an ethnicity can be found in the central part of the country. The next is Malinka with representatives in the West. Like the previous one, this people are mainly engaged in farming and breeding livestock.

Senapho live agriculture, and Mande. On the shores of Niger, Songai engaged in nomadic cattle breeding. Dogons live in the most rocky regions, wonderfully achieved success in agriculture in the most unfavorable areas. A separate mention is worthy of taways. This is nomadic people from the east. Arabs are engaged in cattle breeding and trading in the field of Lake Pagin and on the territory of the Sahara. Despite the fact that this people are not the most common, it greatly affects the development of the state. So, the Muslim religion spread under their impact and became the choice of the majority.

Interesting ethnicity are Fulbe. Their appearance combines signs of a neotroid and the European way race. They have light brown leather. Fulbe live on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and on the territory of the Sahel, as well as in the Niger Delta. The population, not adhering to Muslim customs, retains traditional beliefs. People worship plants, animals, stones, and also feel the perfume of the ancestors. Interestingly, some nations take Islam, but retain individual pagan beliefs. The country is characterized by a high population growth rate - the past fifteen years the number of inhabitants increases more than two percent annually. Almost half of citizens are younger than fifteen years, and representatives of the retirement age are no more than six percent.

State symbolism Mali.

Independence Country found not so long ago. The symbolism appeared in 1961, after the country ceased to be part of the French community. As a flag, a canvas in the form of a quadrangle is used, the length of which refers to the width in the proportion of three to two. It is applied on land for state, civil and military purposes. The flag is divided into three vertical strips of the same size. The Treet has a light green strip, in the center - bright yellow, and from the edge - red. The first is a symbol of hope, fields and pastures, agriculture, on which the economy is based. In addition, this is a sign of permanent innovation and modernization. Yellow marked the riches of the subsoil, which belong to each resident of the country. Finally, red is a sign of the struggle for freedom and independence. Previously, the flag of the colony was a French cloth, supplemented by a black rope figure. This is an image of a person who came up with supporters of the idea about the exclusiveness of the Negroid race. The racist figure was removed from the symbolism in 1961. Unusual, but there are no flag colors on the coat of arms. It is a blue disk, which is drawn white falcon with bow and arrows, complemented by crown.

Historically, it happened that humanity seeks to divide the endless expanses of our planet for individual pieces. During the millennial conquests for each people, their territory was entrenched - someone else, someone less.

We studied the names of most large countries in school, but there are few people about these states who remember. They do not have huge armies or natural deposits, but are known for their tiny square. In this selection, there are 10 smallest countries all over the world.

10 Maldives

This ranking of countries in descending order is headed. Among the top of the tiny countries, they have the largest area - 298 km². But on the density of the population, this state can be sacrificed with any big country - more than 400 thousand people live here on such an area.

Maldives consist of 26 atolls, which, in turn, are a chain of 1192 islets from corals. The only city in Maldives is Male, he is also the capital of this country. This amazing archipelago is a unique ecosystem with reefs, various types of fish and marine organisms.

9 Saint Kitts and Nevis

This small country covers an area of \u200b\u200b261 km² and consists of two islets - Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is located in the eastern part of the Caribbean and has the title of the smallest Western Hemisphere state. The population of Saint Kits and Nevis is small - only 50 thousand people.

The state is well known among tourists and income from this area is more than 70% of the country's GDP per year. Sugar cane and mollusks are also processed here. The largest city of this country, and part-time and the capital, inhabited by 11 thousand people. Saint Kitts and Nesiv has its own army, consisting of 300 people.

8 Marshall Islands

The Republic of Marshall Islands in Square takes 181.3 km² sushi. It is located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean and is a chain of the atoll islands. These islands were open in 1526 by Alonso de Salasar, and long centuries were transmitted as a colony from one country to another.

Nowadays, these 34 atoll islands are a real paradise. The territory of the republic has a unique odds and fauna, which, by the way, was almost empty by man. Americans in the middle of the 20th century conducted the tests of the hydrogen bomb here. The explosion was such a power, which 1000 times surpassed Hiroshima. However, local residents managed to slowly restore the ecosystem of the islands.

7 Liechtenstein

The European Principality of Liechtenstein has tiny sizes and is very famous in the world. Despite its area of \u200b\u200b160 km², this state has a very powerful economy and developed industry. It can serve as an example for a set of powers due to its unique government management system so that people lived very well here.

Liechtenstein is located in the Alpine Mountains and borders with Switzerland and Austria. The name of the country comes from the ruling dynasty, which has been controlled by Landtag for many years. The population of this European country is small - about 36 thousand people.

6 San Marino

On the sixth line of our rating there is a state of San Marino, which has an area of \u200b\u200b60 km². It is unique in its location - it borders on all sides with Italy. The name of the country was formed on behalf of the saint, which founded it according to ancient legend - Marin Kamenotes.

With modern boundaries, San Marino is considered the most ancient state of Europe, it was founded in 301. Almost all the territory of the country (80%) is the foothills of Appenin, therefore there are practically no arable land here. The population of the country is 33 thousand people with such a small area. This country has many unique architectural monuments on its territory.

5 Tuvalu

This small state in Polynesia has an area of \u200b\u200b26 km². It consists of nine coral atolls, four of which make up the Tuvalu archipelago. Alvaro Mendagnaya de Neira island discoverer called the lagoon, but they received his name to Tuvalu only in 1975.

This is a beautiful place, however, got into the ranking of the poorest countries as of 2016. The area of \u200b\u200bthe islands from year to year is reduced, so after 50 years, according to experts, in Tuvalu and can disappear from the face of the Earth as a state. The population of the country with the latest data is just over 12 thousand people.

4 Nauru

A dwarf state Nauru covers an area of \u200b\u200b21 km² and was very popular in the middle of the 20th century. Such popularity was provided by phosphates, which were full of the territory of this land bar. But in our days, only dilapidated mines remained from phosphates, and the country's ecology was irrevocably spoiled even for tourism.

Like Tuvalu Islands, Nauru is located near the Republic of Kiribati and is 42 km south of the equator. This country has no official capital, and the population is only 10 thousand people. But, unlike in Tuvalu, this dwarf country began to develop its economy and increase the birth rate.

3 Monaco

The third line of our rating is the famous European Principality of Monaco. I heard about him, probably, all, despite the fact that it takes only 2.02 km². The legendary Race of the Monaco Grand Prix, and the casino in Monte Carlo is very famous among gambling lovers.

The population of Monaco (with such a square!) Is 38 thousand people. This is a lot, but such popularity has its own explanation. For a long time in Monaco there was no taxation, so many businessmen rich, rich foreigners settled here and large companies were founded. Monaco manages Prince Albert II, who helps the National Council.

2 Vatican.

The Vatican State at its tiny area of \u200b\u200b0.44 km² is a very powerful state that the destinies of many countries will be preferred for many centuries. The population of the country is equal to the number of employees - 836 people. At the same time, the Vatican has no economy, and the country's budget is replenished only at the expense of numerous donations of Catholic organizations.

Here is the residence of Pope Roman - the heart of the Catholic Church. The state is located inside Rome and directly associated with Italy. But despite the proximity, the Vatican received his independence in 1929 and since then is an independent country. By right, it has the title of the smallest country in the world, but there is another state to which attention should be paid.

1 Order of Malta

And the first place in this list is the state that some countries do not recognize as a separate state unit. We are talking about the Maltese Order with territory 0.012 km². In this order, about 13,000 members are consisting of passports and use their own currency.

Not all countries recognize the sovereignty of the Maltese Order and consider it only at the level of diplomatic relations. The largest city of the Order - Fort Sant Angelo, which country rents in Malta. If you do not take into account the shaky recognition of this sovereignty, the Order is the smallest state in the world.

All these dwarf states rightfully occupy their place in the ranking of the smallest countries. They are unique and distinctive, and most of them, despite the small territory, are prosperous countries.