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==Geography==
==Geography==
*Area total: 61.2 sq. km.; about one-third the size of Washington, DC.
*Area total: 61.2 sq. km.; about one-third the size of Washington, DC.
*Cities: Capital--San Marino (pop. 4,482). Other cities--Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano.
*Cities: Capital—San Marino (pop. 4,482). Other cities—Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano.
*Terrain: Rugged mountains.
*Terrain: Rugged mountains.
*Climate: Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers.
*Climate: Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers.
*Religion: Roman Catholic.
*Religion: Roman Catholic.
*Language: Italian.
*Language: Italian.
*Education: Literacy--96%.
*Education: Literacy—96%.
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2006)--5.63/1,000 live birth rates. Life expectancy (2006)--79.6 years for men and 85.2 years for women.
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2006)--5.63/1,000 live birth rates. Life expectancy (2006)--79.6 years for men and 85.2 years for women.
*Work force (December 2007): 22,056.
*Work force (December 2007): 22,056.
===Principal Government Officials===
===Principal Government Officials===
*Captains Regent--Andrea Belluzzi and Roberto Venturini
*Captains Regent—Andrea Belluzzi and Roberto Venturini
*Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs--Fiorenzo Stolfi (since July 27, 2006)
*Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs—Fiorenzo Stolfi (since July 27, 2006)
===Political Conditions===
===Political Conditions===
San Marino is an active player in the international community. Currently, the Republic has diplomatic relations with over 70 countries. Italy is the only country represented by an ambassador resident in San Marino. The Papal Nuncio, based in Rome, is the dean of San Marino's diplomatic corps.
San Marino is an active player in the international community. Currently, the Republic has diplomatic relations with over 70 countries. Italy is the only country represented by an ambassador resident in San Marino. The Papal Nuncio, based in Rome, is the dean of San Marino's diplomatic corps.
San Marino is a full member of the United Nations (UN), International Court of Justice (ICJ), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Tourism Organization (WTO), Council of Europe, International Red Cross Organization, the International Institution for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIIT), and Interpol, among others. It also cooperates with UNICEF and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and has official relations with the European Union (EU). From May-November 1990 and from November 2006-May 2007, San Marino held the semi-annual presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
San Marino is a full member of the United Nations (UN), International Court of Justice (ICJ), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Tourism Organization (WTO), Council of Europe, International Red Cross Organization, the International Institution for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIIT), and Interpol, among others. It also cooperates with UNICEF and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and has official relations with the European Union (EU). From May–November 1990 and from November 2006-May 2007, San Marino held the semi-annual presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
*GDP growth (2007 est.): 6.3%.
*GDP growth (2007 est.): 6.3%.
*Natural resources: Building stone.
*Natural resources: Building stone.
*Agriculture: Products--wheat, grapes, maize, olives, cattle, pigs, horses, meat, cheese, hides.
*Agriculture: Products—wheat, grapes, maize, olives, cattle, pigs, horses, meat, cheese, hides.
*Industry: Types--tourism, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine.
*Industry: Types—tourism, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine.
*Trade: Exports (2005)--2.035 billion Euros (approx. $2.9 billion). 90% to Italy. Imports (2005)--2.076 billion Euros (approx. $3.0 billion): manufactured goods, food. Partners--Italy, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, China, Taiwan.
*Trade: Exports (2005)--2.035 billion Euros (approx. $2.9 billion). 90% to Italy. Imports (2005)--2.076 billion Euros (approx. $3.0 billion): manufactured goods, food. Partners—Italy, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, China, Taiwan.
==History==
==History==