The smallest country in the world is Vatican City , an independent city‑state entirely surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.

Quick Scoop

  • Vatican City has an area of about 0.44 square kilometers , making it the tiniest internationally recognized country by land area.
  • It serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and is the residence of the Pope.
  • Despite its size, Vatican City has its own government, postal system, and even issues its own euro coins and stamps as a sovereign state.

A bit of context

  • The second smallest country is Monaco (about 1.95 square kilometers), located on the French Riviera.
  • Other very small countries by area include Nauru, Tuvalu, and San Marino, but all are significantly larger than Vatican City.

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