Top 10 little Countries in the World

Top 10 little Countries in the World

Hello friends, in today's article we will talk about the 10 smallest countries of the world. Whenever we hear the word country, the first thing that comes to our mind is a large part of the land and a lot of people. But it is not so, friends, some countries are so small that the cities of other countries also seem bigger in size than them. There are also countries in this world whose area is less than 400 square kilometers. Friends, if we add the area of 10 smallest countries of the world, even then they will be smaller than Uttar Pradesh of India, which is a surprising fact. In this article we will know about the 10 smallest countries of the world.


Malta

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This country named Republic of Malta is made up of total 3 islands. The total population here is about four and a half lakhs, due to which it is counted among the countries with the highest population density in the world. It is because of Malta's beautiful beaches and its rich history that tourists from all over the world are drawn to Malta. The country of Malta is spread over an area of 316 square kilometers and it is the 10th smallest country in the world.


Maldives

Known as a great tourist destination, the country of Maldives is the smallest country in Asia in terms of both its area and population. There are a total of 1192 coral islands in the Maldives, which are spread over an area of 90 thousand square kilometers, which makes the Maldives the largest settlement in the world. At one time this country was a colony of many European countries like Portugal, Dutch and Britain. Maldives got independence in the year 1965. In today's time Maldives has emerged as a tourist economy whose white sand beaches and glassy blue water attract tourists from all over the world. Maldives is the 9th smallest country in the world with a total area ofabout 300 square kilometres.


Saint Kitts and Nevis

These two islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, present in the Caribbean, the mother colony of West Indies, were first occupied by the countries of Europe. These two islands make up the eighth smallest country in the world, with a total area of 261 square kilometers. The economy here is mostly dependent on tourism, agriculture and small scale industries. Being surrounded by the sea, tourists from all over the world, especially those who like to dive in the sea, are drawn to these islands. At one time a lot of sugar was imported from here. Now fancy hotels and resorts have been built in the same gardens which attract the people going there.


Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands, also known as the Official Republic of Marshall Islands, is an island country located between the American islands of Hawaii and Australia. This country is also considered part of Micronesia. The area around this island is surrounded by a lot of biodiversity. More than 800 species of fish and 160 coral species are found here. Often some ship gets damaged near this island. With an area of 181 square kilometers, the Marshall Islands is considered the seventh smallest country in the world.

Liechtenstein

This country of German-speaking people, Liechtenstein, is the only country in the world that is completely present on the Alps Mountains. Situated between Switzerland and Australia, Liechtenstein has the highest GDP per capita in the world and the lowest unemployment rate at 1.5 percent. Getting to Liechtenstein is a bit tricky. This is because not a single airport has been built in this country. To reach here, travelers have to take a flight from Zurich Airport in Switzerland. Spread over an area of 160 square kilometers, this country is the sixth smallest country in the world.


San Marino

Surrounded by Italy in Europe, this country is also known as the Republic of San Marino. Spread over 61 square kilometers, this country is the fifth smallest country in the world. San Marine is considered one of the oldest sovereign countries in the world and even if we look at the capita GDP here, it is much higher than the rest of the countries. Its population is about 30 thousand and the unemployment rate here is also considered to be the lowest.


Tuvalu

The old name of Tuvalu is Ellis Island and it is located near Australia. The total area of Tuvalu is only 26 square kilometers which makes it the fourth smallest country in the world. About 10 thousand people live on it. There is a road network spread over eight kilometers on Tuvalu and there is only one hospital which is built on the main island. This country used to come under the British government but it got independence in the year 1974. Being so far away from the rest of the world, there is no scope for tourism in Tuvalu. Very few people come here. In 2010, less than two thousand people came to Tuvalu from outside and 65 percent of them stayed there for business.

Nauru

This island country Nauru, located close to the east coast of Australia, is the smallest island in the world. In the 1980s, this country was known all over the world for phosphate mining, but now this country is living in peace. Many tourists also come here. Earlier Nauru was known as Present Island. In today's time, its phosphate resources have been completely exhausted and more than 90 percent of the people of the country are victims of unemployment and the government has been able to provide employment to only ten percent of the people. Nauru is also called the country of people suffering from obesity in the world. Here 97 percent of men and up to 93 percent of women are overweight. Perhaps this is the reason why most cases of type 2 diabetes are seen here. Forty percent of the people of Nauru are suffering from some disease. This country is spread over an area of 21 square kilometers.

Monaco

The country of Monaco, located near the Riviera of France, is the country with the most millionaires and millionaires in the world. It is also the second smallest country in the world. Its land area total is up to 2 square kilometers. Famous for its luxury goods, gambling and hotels, this country is the favorite place of the rich and famous people of the world. Monaco is surrounded by France on three sides, so most of the people living here also speak French. Monaco, this country with a population of 36 thousand people, is the most densely populated country in the world. Formula One races are organized here every year, whose tracks pass through the streets here. This race is very popular and thrilling for people.

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Vatican City

Spread over an area of only 0.44 square kilometer, this country is the smallest country in the world. This country is located near Rome, the capital of Italy and is the center of Catholic Christianity in the world. The world's largest church, St. Peter's Basilica, is also present here. Where some very fine paintings made during the Renaissance in Europe such as The Pita and The Creation of Adam are kept. The income of this country comes from the contributions made by more than one billion members of the Roman Catholic Church spread across the world, and the rest of the income here comes in hostage stem, tourist memento and museum entry fees.