Top 10 Smallest Countries in the World
There are actually some countries that are pretty small. Those nations are so small that cities within other nations are giants compared to them. There are many countries in the world with an area of less than 400 square kilometers. Most people like living in areas that are small like that because of the fact it is cozy and relaxing also crime rates are lower in these nations as that are smaller. Listed below are top 10 the smallest countries in the world in 2018.
Let's take a look at the list of top 10 smallest countries in the world:
10. Malta, 316 Sq. Km
This is one of the ones that made it on the list because of the size of it. It is located near the Mediterranean Sea. It is three small islands put together. This small country has a population of over 450,000. If you look up the history you can find at least seven thousand years of back history. They have beaches here that are amazing to look at and they have so many days of sunny weather and nice environments. These tiny islands are great to see and visit.
9. Maldives, 298 Sq. Km
This is one area that is small but it is packed with houses and people. It has water around it and you can go to the beaches any time you would like if you can get close to one instead of being in the middle of the island. If you are in the middle it will take you at least a few hours of travelling just to get to the outside of the island. It is an independent country and it became that way in nineteen sixty five and has not changed since then.
8. Saint Kitts and Nevis, 261 Sq. Km
This small place is amazing to visit or live at. You will love how the water looks and how they have the areas set up around it to make it look so amazing. It is two islands but either one you go to looks wonderful and is very relaxing. Sit back in a chair and catch some rays of sun and you can get this most of the time when you go here.
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7. Marshall Islands, 181.43 Sq. Km
The Marshall Islands is an island country. It is officially called the Republic of the MarshalI Islands. It is considered to be part of Micronesia. The area surrounded the islands are incredibly biodiverse. It is home of over 800 species of fish as well as 160 of coral. The area around the Marshall Islands also hosts a number of shipwrecks. The major industries of this small Island country include handicraft, copra, fish processing and tourism. Marshal Islands is also one of the finest destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling.
6. Liechtenstein, 160 Sq. Km
If you look on the hills of some of these places here you will see house that look like castles. If you are lucky to live in one you will be able to look down on the towns and feel like you are a queen or a king. Just live your life like you should and spend more time with your family and not work all the time. It is located in Switzerland. It has the lowest unemployment rates so you are bound to find a job and keep it because this place knows people need a job rather than keeping people from not getting paid like they should every day.
5. San Marino, 61.2 Sq. Km
All the houses here are pretty much all built just a like. Even though it is small you will be lucky and find a job in no time because of all the jobs that are available. It has a population of only 30,000. The place has beautiful green lands and trees. It is one of the wealthiest places to live in because of the low rates of unemployment.
4. Tuvalu, 26 Sq. Km
Ten thousand people live here and that is about all. It only has one hospital so if you get hurt you know where it is located. Around two thousand people will visit each year. This was the rate for two thousand and ten. Most of them go for business the other just to see the area. Business is one of the most know visitors so they will be there and gone in no time. It looks like a bunch of trees here so no one knows anything about the island.
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3. Nauru, 21 Sq. Km
This one is located on the east side of Australia and was most popular for phosphate mining in the eighties. It is a quiet place now that tourists normally do not even think about going to. Their unemployment rate is ninety percent with only a percentage of ten for the people that work with the government. They also have the largest amount of people that is overweight and it is almost an even mixture between men and women.
2. Monaco, 2.020 Sq. Km
Monaco is well known for its Monte Carlo casino. It is also a big hit with famous celebrities too. France is a neighboring country of Monaco and then it is surrounded the rest of the way by the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the locals speak the native language of French and there is an over thirty six thousand person and this make it most densely populated country in the world.
1. Vatican City, 0.44 Sq. Km
This country is the smallest to ever exist and it also goes by the name of Holy See. It is located right in the middle of the city of Rome. This country has the biggest church in the world as well, St. Peter’s Basilica. They have the best artwork as well such as pieces like The Pieta. The member of the Catholic Church is what actually funds the country to be able to survive as a whole. They have one billion members of it so that is plenty for financial support. Every year this small country attracts more than 4 million visitors.
It was list of top 10 smallest countries in the world 2018. If you plan to live in one of the countries then that is perfect as well. The locals are friendly and the sights that you see are gorgeous.
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