If you’re looking for a vacation spot with less crowded environments, consider visiting the smallest countries in the world. These nations have smaller populations, with Dominica having the largest population among them and Vatican City being the smallest.
Diaspora Digital Media brings to you the top 10 smallest countries in the world:
1. Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country globally, with an estimated population of 517 people. It gained independence in 1929 when Roman Catholicism became a special status in Italy. Famous landmarks in Vatican City include St. Peter’s Square, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
2. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a small country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, comprising nine small coral islands dispersed over 676 km. It gained independence in 1978 and has a population of 11,387 people.
3. Nauru
Nauru is a tiny island in Oceania with a population of 12,769 people, making it the third smallest country globally. It gained independence in 1968 and is located 4000 kilometers northeast of Sydney.
4. Palau
Palau has been an ancient micro-country since 1000 BC. It gained sovereignty in 1994 but had its constitution in 1981. Palau comprises 340 islands with a total land area of 459 kilometers square and a population of 18,058 people.
5. San Marino
San Marino is a republic mountainous country situated on the side of central Italy, with about 33,644 citizens. It has a total land area of 61 kilometers square and is the oldest republic in the world.
6. Monaco
Monaco is an independent nation with a total land area of 2 kilometers square and a population of around 37,000 people. It is famous for its casinos and playgrounds for the rich and famous.
7. Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a small country in Europe with about 40,000 people living there. It is famous for its mountainous landscape and views, with the foothills comprising two-thirds of the nation’s total land area of 160 kilometers square.
8. Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is in Oceania and comprises five major islands with a total land area of 181 kilometers square. This island has been existing since 2000 BC and was granted independence by the United States in 1979.
9. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is known as the smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere. The country has a land area of 261 kilometers square with an estimated population of 47,745 people. It is a tropical nation that attracts tourists.
10. Dominica
Dominica is not the same as the Dominican Republic. It is located between Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and Tobago in the Caribbean and has about 73,006 people living there. After years of being colonized by Europeans, Dominica became an independent country.
These smallest countries offer unique experiences for tourists, from the rich history of Vatican City to the beautiful landscapes of Liechtenstein.
