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Location
Western Europe, northeastern part of the Italian peninsula.
Time
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Area
61.2 sq km (23.6 sq miles).
Population
30,780 (official estimate 2007).
Population Density
503 per sq km.
Capital
San Marino. Population: 5,000 (UN estimate 2003).
Geography
San Marino is a tiny state bordered by the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna to the north and east and Marche to the south and west. The landscape is for the most part green with rolling hills, dominated by the three peaks of Mount Titano. Within San Marino lie the capital of the same name and eight villages.
Government
Republic since 1599.
Head of State
Two Capitani Regenti are elected every six months. Mirko Tomassoni and Alberto Selva, since 2007.
Recent History
San Marino has been a full member of the Council of Europe since 1988, and chaired the organisation during the first half of 1990.
2001's election returned a centre-right coalition of Christian Democrats and Socialists.
2001's election returned a centre-right coalition of Christian Democrats and Socialists.
Language
Italian.
Religion
Roman Catholic.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Social Conventions
Normal European courtesies and codes of conduct should be observed.
