1. Maldives
Maldives island nation located in the Indian Ocean and the area is the smallest Asian country. Surface Area 298 square kilometers with a total population of 396,000. In the capital – Male living two thirds of the population. Previously, the country developed by exporting dried tuna fish, molluscs and cowrie coconut ropes, now the main income brings tourism.
2. Seychelles
Seychelles cover an area of 455 square kilometers, with a population of 84 thousand people. The
archipelago is located to the north of Madagascar and consists of 115 islands of the Indian Ocean. Islands could develop due to the export of coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. But since 1976, when the country gained independence, the main source of income was tourism.
3. Liechtenstein
This state has no outlet to the sea. Surface Area 160.4 sq. kilometers. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest states. Is home to more companies than residents.
4. Nauru
Nauru is located in the South Pacific in Micronesia. Area of the state is 21.3 square kilometers. Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. They gained independence in 1968, but a home for Aboriginal island was over 3 thousand years. To date, the country’s population of about nine thousand. The government of Nauru has no armed forces.
5. Vatican
Vatican – the secret city-state located in an area of Rome and covering an area of 44 hectares. It was founded in 1929 and is managed by the Pope. Vatican boasts of the most beautiful buildings in the world – the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the residence of the Pope – Apostolic Palace, etc. In addition half of the country is the Vatican gardens. Vatican official citizens are about 800 people, and a few thousand Italians daily ride to work here.
6. Monaco
The second smallest country is Monaco. Over the past 20 years due to drainage of the sea area of the country has increased and now it covers an area of 02.02 square kilometers. Monaco, the second smallest monarchical state. The country is one of the most populous countries in the world and employs 30,000 people. The main income of the residents brings tourism.
7. Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
This is a microstate located in the West Indies – between North and South America and the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. The state is in the two islands I area 261 square kilometers. It was the first island settled by Europeans. The main source of income, of course, tourism, but here as well-developed agriculture and offshore banking.
8. The Marshall Islands
This is a state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean consists mainly of coral islands. Surface Area – 181 square kilometers, population 62,000. In 1986, the islands gained independence from the United States, but so far only help America help them to “stay afloat.” The country has no natural resources, and imports far exceed exports.
9. San Marino
San Marino has an area of 61 square kilometers and has the smallest population of the member states of the European Council. It is the oldest independent country in the world, it was founded on September 3 301 years. Besides San Marino is one of the richest countries in the world, her income exceeds expenses.
10. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is also located in the South Pacific and has an area of 26 sq. kilometers. The country also includes several coral islands. Previously, these islands belonged to the British crown and were called Ellis Island. Tuvalu gained independence from the British in 1978. Population – 10.5 thousand people. Due to the lack of natural resources Tuvalu have to live through the help of other countries.
Maldives island nation located in the Indian Ocean and the area is the smallest Asian country. Surface Area 298 square kilometers with a total population of 396,000. In the capital – Male living two thirds of the population. Previously, the country developed by exporting dried tuna fish, molluscs and cowrie coconut ropes, now the main income brings tourism.
2. Seychelles
Seychelles cover an area of 455 square kilometers, with a population of 84 thousand people. The
archipelago is located to the north of Madagascar and consists of 115 islands of the Indian Ocean. Islands could develop due to the export of coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. But since 1976, when the country gained independence, the main source of income was tourism.
3. Liechtenstein
This state has no outlet to the sea. Surface Area 160.4 sq. kilometers. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland and Austria and is one of the richest states. Is home to more companies than residents.
4. Nauru
Nauru is located in the South Pacific in Micronesia. Area of the state is 21.3 square kilometers. Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. They gained independence in 1968, but a home for Aboriginal island was over 3 thousand years. To date, the country’s population of about nine thousand. The government of Nauru has no armed forces.
5. Vatican
Vatican – the secret city-state located in an area of Rome and covering an area of 44 hectares. It was founded in 1929 and is managed by the Pope. Vatican boasts of the most beautiful buildings in the world – the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the residence of the Pope – Apostolic Palace, etc. In addition half of the country is the Vatican gardens. Vatican official citizens are about 800 people, and a few thousand Italians daily ride to work here.
6. Monaco
The second smallest country is Monaco. Over the past 20 years due to drainage of the sea area of the country has increased and now it covers an area of 02.02 square kilometers. Monaco, the second smallest monarchical state. The country is one of the most populous countries in the world and employs 30,000 people. The main income of the residents brings tourism.
7. Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
This is a microstate located in the West Indies – between North and South America and the islands of the Atlantic Ocean. The state is in the two islands I area 261 square kilometers. It was the first island settled by Europeans. The main source of income, of course, tourism, but here as well-developed agriculture and offshore banking.
8. The Marshall Islands
This is a state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean consists mainly of coral islands. Surface Area – 181 square kilometers, population 62,000. In 1986, the islands gained independence from the United States, but so far only help America help them to “stay afloat.” The country has no natural resources, and imports far exceed exports.
9. San Marino
San Marino has an area of 61 square kilometers and has the smallest population of the member states of the European Council. It is the oldest independent country in the world, it was founded on September 3 301 years. Besides San Marino is one of the richest countries in the world, her income exceeds expenses.
10. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is also located in the South Pacific and has an area of 26 sq. kilometers. The country also includes several coral islands. Previously, these islands belonged to the British crown and were called Ellis Island. Tuvalu gained independence from the British in 1978. Population – 10.5 thousand people. Due to the lack of natural resources Tuvalu have to live through the help of other countries.
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