World's Smallest Country
When discussing the world's smallest country, one name stands above (or below) the rest: Vatican City. Measuring just 0.44 square kilometers, it is a landlocked sovereign city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
The Winner
Vatican City
0.44 km² (approx. 109 acres)
While Vatican City is the smallest by land area, many other microstates exist. These nations often have unique histories, often serving as ancient city-states or island territories that maintained their independence.
Top 10 Smallest Countries by Land Area
| Rank | Country | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vatican City | 0.44 |
| 2 | Monaco | 2.02 |
| 3 | Nauru | 21 |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 26 |
| 5 | San Marino | 61 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 160 |
| 7 | Marshall Islands | 181 |
| 8 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 261 |
| 9 | Maldives | 300 |
| 10 | Malta | 316 |
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CountryVatican CityArea (km²)0.442
CountryMonacoArea (km²)2.023
CountryNauruArea (km²)214
CountryTuvaluArea (km²)265
CountrySan MarinoArea (km²)616
CountryLiechtensteinArea (km²)1607
CountryMarshall IslandsArea (km²)1818
CountrySaint Kitts and NevisArea (km²)2619
CountryMaldivesArea (km²)30010
CountryMaltaArea (km²)316
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Written by
Ziga Straus
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