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Basic Facts |
Country name |
conventional long form: Republic of San Marino
conventional short form: San Marino local long form: Repubblica di San Marino local short form: San Marino |
Gevernment type | independent republic |
Capital |
name: San Marino
geographic coordinates: 43 56 N, 12 25 E time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
Flag description | two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center; the coat of arms has a shield (featuring three towers on three peaks) flanked by a wreath, below a crown and above a scroll bearing the word LIBERTAS (Liberty) |
Currency | euro (EUR) |
Internet country code | .sm |
Ports and terminals | Kheyrabad, Shir Khan |
Agriculture products | wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides |
Industries | tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine |
Geography |
Location | Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy |
Coordinates | 43 46 N, 12 25 E |
Continent | Europe |
Area |
total: 61.2 sq km
land: 61.2 sq km water: 0 sq km |
Boundaries |
total: 39 km
border countries: Italy 39 km |
Coastline | 0 km (landlocked) |
Climate | Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers |
Terrain | rugged mountains |
Natural resources | building stone |
Natural hazards | NA |
People |
Population | 29,251 (July 2006 est.) |
Ethnic groups | Sammarinese, Italian |
Religions | Roman Catholic |
Languages | Italian |