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)
A real-time look at Vatican City's sovereign borders.
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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