San Marino 🇸🇲 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Most Serene Republic of San Marino, it is home to roughly 33,977 people and covers an area of about 61 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of San Marino — its capital City of San Marino, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
San Marino on the map
Geographically, San Marino belongs to Southern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 61 km², which makes it the 232nd largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, San Marino has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Italy.
The capital city is City of San Marino, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how sammarinese life really works.
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Population and languages of San Marino
Around 33,977 people live in San Marino, making it the 221st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from San Marino is called a Sammarinese.
The main language spoken here is Italian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in San Marino — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about San Marino
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for San Marino is +378. Websites from the country typically use the .sm internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about San Marino are its flag, its capital City of San Marino, and its approximate population of 33,977.
Neighbouring countries
San Marino shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about San Marino
- San Marino's flag emoji is 🇸🇲 — its two-letter country code is SM and its three-letter code is SMR.
- San Marino covers 61 km², ranking 232nd in the world by area.
- With about 33,977 people, San Marino holds the 221st spot in the world population ranking.
- San Marino is a member state of the United Nations.
- San Marino is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
San Marino — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of San Marino?
- The capital of San Marino is City of San Marino.
- What is the population of San Marino?
- San Marino has a population of approximately 33,977 people, ranking 221st in the world.
- Where is San Marino located?
- San Marino is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in San Marino?
- The main language spoken in San Marino is Italian.
- What currency is used in San Marino?
- San Marino uses the Euro (EUR).
