The third smallest country in the world by land area is Nauru , after Vatican City (smallest) and Monaco (second smallest).

Quick Scoop

  • Country: Nauru
  • Rank by area: Third smallest independent country in the world (after Vatican City and Monaco).
  • Location: A tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean, in Micronesia, just south of the Equator.
  • Area: About 21 square kilometres, making it the smallest island country and one of the tiniest states on any world map.
  • Population: Roughly around 10–13 thousand people, putting it among the smallest countries by population as well.

Nauru is often described as the world’s smallest republic and the smallest island nation, and it has no official capital; government offices are in the district of Yaren.

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