The Republic of San Marino is a landlocked country made up of nine towns. It is entirely encircled by Italy and is situated in Southern Europe. The three most significant towns are Domagnano, Fiorentino, and San Marino. San Marino is the third-smallest country in Europe with a surface area of 61.2 square kilometers. It experiences moderate winters and bright summers due to its Mediterranean environment. The mountains are rough and unforgiving. There are roughly 33,938 persons living there overall. San Marino is the nation's capital. With 7,000 residents, Dogana is the most populated city. Because San Marino lacks an airport, inhabitants must either take a helicopter from Borgo Maggiore or fly to the adjacent Rimini Airport (RMI) in Italy. There are regular train and road links to neighboring Italy, and many Sammarinese travel between the two nations. Roman Catholicism is the prevalent religion and Sammarinese culture is primarily Italian. Italian is the official language. The legal framework is civil law with Italian influences. It is a parliamentary democracy kind of government. Captain Regent Alessandro Cardelli and Captain Regent Mirco Dolcini are the two co-chiefs of state. Luca Beccari, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs, is the head of state. Every five years, elections are held. The Euro (EUR) is the nation's official currency, and its current exchange rate is 0.93 to the US dollar.With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $2 billion. One of the poorest economies in Europe is that of San Marino. The per capita income of its people is $60,651. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. The primary drivers of its GDP are export goods including ceramics and textiles, banking, and tourism. The most notable features of San Marino are its quiet villages and stunning mountains. The capital San Marino, the Guiata Fortress, Monte Titano, the Basilica di San Marino, the National Museum, and Palazzo Pubblico are a few of the must-see locations. San Marino's proficiency in banking, with eminent institutions like Banca di San Marino and Banca Commerciale Sammarinese, is another factor drawing tourists to the island. Approximately 2 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from Italy.
