San Marino Introduction 2001

Background: The third smallest state in Europe (after The Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.

NOTE: The information regarding San Marino on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of San Marino Introduction 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about San Marino Introduction 2001 should be addressed to the CIA.