Vatican City, located in Rome, is the smallest country in the world, covering just 0.44 square km
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Monaco, famed for its lavish casinos and the world famous Formula One Grand Prix, is the second smallest country
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The third smallest country is Nauru, spans 21 square km, and has no official capital city. The small island is known for its stunning coral reefs and marine life
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Tuvalu, a national vulnerable to rising sea levels, spans 26 square km area
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Covering 61 sq km, San Marino is one of the oldest sovereign states, dating back to the 4th century
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6th is Liechtenstein, a gorgeous microstate hidden in the Alps, famed for its banking industry
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Marshall Islands, a Pacific island country famous for its breathtaking coral reefs and World War II history is 7th
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8th is Saint Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean paradise that provides citizenship through investment programs
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The Maldives, a tropical archipelago known for its opulent resorts and spectacular marine life, is 9th
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Malta, an Island nation with a rich history featuring gorgeous Mediterranean scenery, is number 10th on the list