10 THE LEAST IN THE WORLD
10 THE LEAST IN THE WORLD
Probably not many of us know that in this world there are about 10 turns of the smallest countries in the world to the extent of not more than 300's km2.
From these small countries are the smallest and the most unique is the Vatican which has an area of 0.44 km2 only, and that is the widest area of 316 km2 of the Republic of Malta.
So if the calculated average area of the 10 smallest countries it is only half the size of the city of Jakarta (650 km2).
Even some state extent possible under 1/3 of Jakarta. 'Tiny' really yes. !! Compare with Singapore, which is also known as a small country. Singapore's reclamation of the area beaches diligently to expand his country, has an area of approximately 697 km2, slightly above Jakarta.
For more details, follow this explanation. Compare this with the total area of Indonesia which reached 1,904,569 km2. Wowww Indonesia so as "Country Giant" when compared to the tiny countries.
Well to be complete following a brief profile 10th State of the World's Smallest.
Not bad for add knowledge ... many of you know this smallest countries whose names are rarely heard in the ear. I think that just might be fond of traveling ngeh wrote that because it mostly focuses on the field of tourism. Understandably most are in the middle laut..he..he ..)
1.Vatikan
Official name: State of the Vatican City (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)
The capital / Central government: Vatican City
Majority languages: Latin (Official), Italy
Official Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Ethnic groups: Italian, Swiss (Swiss Guards), and other
Government: Ecclesiastical, Sacerdotalists-monarchical
- Head of state: Pope Benedict XVI (April 2005 - present)
- President of the Government: Giovanni LAJ
Independence: from the Kingdom of Italy
- Lateran Treaty: February 11, 1929
Total area: 0.44 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 500 people
- Density: 1,877 / km2
Currency: Euro (€), before 2002: Italian Lira
Lane steering: Right
Anthems: Pontifical Anthem and March (Italian: Pontifical Anthem)
Internet domain: va
Phone code: +379
Vatican, the official name called State of the Vatican City, or Holy See, is the smallest independent state in the world, in terms of land area and population.
The Vatican is an enclave located within the city of Rome, Italy. The Vatican is home to the Pope and the territory of the Holy See, the central authority of the Catholic Church.
2.Monako
Official Name: Principality of Monaco (English: Principality of Monaco, France: Principaute de Monaco)
The capital / seat of government: Monaco-Ville
Official language: French
The majority religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Head of state: Prince Albert II
State Minister: Jean-Paul Proust
Total area: 1.95 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 31,000 souls
- Density: 16 329 / km²
Established: January 8, 1297
Independence: 1419 (beginning of a permanent rule by the Board of Grimaldi)
Currency: Euro (€), before 1999: Franc
Time zone:
- In EST: CET (UTC + 1) CEST (UTC + 2)
Anthems: Hymne Monégasque
Internet domain: .mc
Phone code: +377
Principality of Monaco (French: Principaute de Monaco or Monaco; Monegasque: Munegu or Principatu de Munegu) is a city-state and the second smallest country in the world (total area: 1.95 km2 and a population: 31 842 inhabitants (2000)], after the Vatican, which lies between the Mediterranean Sea and France along the Blue Coast (Côte d'Azur). Monaco is also the country with the second largest population density in the world.
3. Nauru
Official Name: Republic of Nauru
The capital / center of government: no, central administration in Yaren (de facto)
The largest city: Yaren District
Official language: Nauru, UK
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Republic
- President Marcus Stephen
Independence: January 31, 1968 (from Australia, New Zealand and the UK are managed by the UN trusteeship)
Total area: 21 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 10,000
- Density: 621 / km2
Currency: Australian Dollars (AUD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: nr
Phone code: +674
Republic of Nauru has the world's smallest republic, with an area of 21 km2 and a population of 10,600 (2006). This country has no official capital. Nauru is famous for its production of phosphate-mined by a combination of foreign companies since the last 90 years.
Nauru does not have a city and the capital, but Yaren is generally regarded as the capital of the de facto state since most of the government offices located in the district center. Yaren UN classifies as "main district".
Nauru gained independence on January 31, 1968 (from Australia, New Zealand and the UK are managed by the UN trusteeship)
4.Tuvalu
Official Name: Commonwealth of Tuvalu
The capital and largest city: Funafuti
Anthems: Tuvalu mo te Atua
Official language: Tuvalu, United Kingdom
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Constitutional monarchy (a member of the Commonwealth of Great Britain)
- Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (from Great Britain)
- Governor General: Filoimea Telito
- Prime Minister: Apisai Ielemia
Independence: October 1, 1978 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 26 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 11,000
- Density: 447 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: $ 12 million
- Per capita: US $ 1,100
Currency: Dollar Tuvalu or Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: .tv
Phone code: +688
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is an island nation located between Hawaii and Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The highest point of the 114 islands that make up this country just as high as 5 m above sea level.
5.San Marino
Official Name: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino
The capital / pemerintaha Center: San Marino
The largest city: Serravalle
Official language: Italian
The majority religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Anthems: Inno Nazionale
Stand: 3 September 301
Government: Republic
- 2 (two) Guardian Captain (Two Captains-regent): Gianfranco Terenzi & Loris Francini
Independence: -
Total area: 61.2 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 31,500 souls
- Density: 471 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.94 billion (174)
- Per capita: US $ 34,600 (5)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: sm
Phone code: +378
Republic of San Marino is the fifth smallest country in the world and surrounded by Italy exactly in the north bordering the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna region and in the southern province of Pesaro and Urbino, Marche region.
San Marino is the oldest constitutional republic in the world, established on 3 September 301 by Saint Marinus of Rab, a Christian stonemason who fled during the persecution by the Roman Emperor Diocletian religion. San Marino Constitution enacted in 1600, is the world's oldest constitution still in effect.
6.Liechtenstein
Official Name: Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein)
Capital: Vaduz
The largest city: Schaan
Official language: German
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Constitutional monarchy
- Head of State: Prince Hans-Adam II
- Regent: Alois
- Prime Minister: Otmar Hasler
Established: January 23, 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established)
Independence: July 12, 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire)
Total area: 160 km2
population:
- 2009 (UN): 35,000
- Density: 210 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.82 billion (177)
- Per capita: US $ 25,000 (27)
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: li
Phone code: +423
Principality of Liechtenstein Vaduz thousands of cities is an empire state of approximately 120 square kilometers landlocked. Located on the east bank of the Rhine river between the countries of Austria and Switzerland, the country's foreign affairs administered by the German-speaking Switzerland. Liechtenstein is also famous with banking services and rely on revenues from tourism, especially sales of stamps.
7. Marshall Islands
Official Name: Republic of the Marshall Islands
The capital (and largest city): Majuro
Official language: Marshall, UK
Anthems: Forever Marshall Islands
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Republic
- President: Jurelang Zedkaia
Independence: October 21, 1986 (from UN trusteeship US-supplied)
Total area: 181.3 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 54 400 souls
- Density: 325 / km2 (20)
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.115 billion (190)
- Per capita: US $ 1,600 (158)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: mh
Phone code: +692
Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of. It borders Nauru and Kiribati in the south, Micronesia to the west, and Wake Island in the north.
8.Saint Kitts and Nevis
Official Name: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
The capital (and largest city): Basseterre
Anthems: O Land of Beauty!
Official language: English
Religion-majority: Christian
Government: Constitutional monarchy (Commonwealth Member United Kingdom)
- Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (Queen of England)
- Governor-General: Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
- Prime Minister: Dr. Denzil Douglas
Independence: 19 September 1983 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 269 km2
population:
- 2001 (UN): 46,000 souls
- Density: 149 / km2 (51)
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.59 billion (183)
- Per capita: US $ 14,293 (48)
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zone: (UTC-4)
- Summer (DST): (UTC-4)
Internet domain: kn
Phone code: +869
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island nation located in the Leeward Islands, Caribbean. The capital and the seat of federal government housed on the island Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis area is about 3 miles southeast Saint Kitts.
09. Maldives
Official Name: Republic of Maldives
The capital (and largest city): Malé
Official Language: Dhivehi
Anthems: Gavmii mi ekuverikan matii tibegen kuriime salaam
Official Religion: Islam (100%)
Government: Republic
- President: Mohamed Nasheed
- Vice President: Mohammed Waheed Hassan
Independence: July 26, 1965 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 298 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 313 900 souls
- Density 1,163 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 2.38 billion (165)
- Per capita: US $ 7,327 (80)
Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
Time zone: (UTC + 5)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 5)
Internet domain: mv
Phone code: +960
Capital Male Atoll is located in the middle.
Map of the capital Male.
Republic of Maldives is an island nation consisting of a collection of atolls in the Indian Ocean. Maldives is located south-southwest of India, about 700 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. The country has 26 atolls which are divided into 20 administrative atolls and one city.
10.Malta
Official Name: Republic of Malta
Capital City: Valletta
Largest cities: Birkirkara
Official languages: Maltese, English
Anthems: L-Innu Malti
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Parliamentary System
- President George Abela
- Prime Minister: Lawrence Gonzi
Independence: 21 September 1964 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 316 km2
population:
- 2009 (UN): 410,000 souls
- Density: 1,261 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 7.57 billion
- Per capita: US $ 19,302
Currency: Euro (EUR) - since January 1, 2008
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: mt
Phone code: +356
Republic of Malta is an island nation in southern Europe. Malta consists of five islands, three of which are uninhabited, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The strategic location have led to Malta was colonized by various rulers for centuries. Malta is known as a tourist destination, especially for Europeans. Since 1993, Malta is divided into 68 city council (local council).
Probably not many of us know that in this world there are about 10 turns of the smallest countries in the world to the extent of not more than 300's km2.
From these small countries are the smallest and the most unique is the Vatican which has an area of 0.44 km2 only, and that is the widest area of 316 km2 of the Republic of Malta.
So if the calculated average area of the 10 smallest countries it is only half the size of the city of Jakarta (650 km2).
Even some state extent possible under 1/3 of Jakarta. 'Tiny' really yes. !! Compare with Singapore, which is also known as a small country. Singapore's reclamation of the area beaches diligently to expand his country, has an area of approximately 697 km2, slightly above Jakarta.
For more details, follow this explanation. Compare this with the total area of Indonesia which reached 1,904,569 km2. Wowww Indonesia so as "Country Giant" when compared to the tiny countries.
Well to be complete following a brief profile 10th State of the World's Smallest.
Not bad for add knowledge ... many of you know this smallest countries whose names are rarely heard in the ear. I think that just might be fond of traveling ngeh wrote that because it mostly focuses on the field of tourism. Understandably most are in the middle laut..he..he ..)
1.Vatikan
Official name: State of the Vatican City (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)
The capital / Central government: Vatican City
Majority languages: Latin (Official), Italy
Official Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Ethnic groups: Italian, Swiss (Swiss Guards), and other
Government: Ecclesiastical, Sacerdotalists-monarchical
- Head of state: Pope Benedict XVI (April 2005 - present)
- President of the Government: Giovanni LAJ
Independence: from the Kingdom of Italy
- Lateran Treaty: February 11, 1929
Total area: 0.44 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 500 people
- Density: 1,877 / km2
Currency: Euro (€), before 2002: Italian Lira
Lane steering: Right
Anthems: Pontifical Anthem and March (Italian: Pontifical Anthem)
Internet domain: va
Phone code: +379
Vatican, the official name called State of the Vatican City, or Holy See, is the smallest independent state in the world, in terms of land area and population.
The Vatican is an enclave located within the city of Rome, Italy. The Vatican is home to the Pope and the territory of the Holy See, the central authority of the Catholic Church.
2.Monako
Official Name: Principality of Monaco (English: Principality of Monaco, France: Principaute de Monaco)
The capital / seat of government: Monaco-Ville
Official language: French
The majority religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Head of state: Prince Albert II
State Minister: Jean-Paul Proust
Total area: 1.95 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 31,000 souls
- Density: 16 329 / km²
Established: January 8, 1297
Independence: 1419 (beginning of a permanent rule by the Board of Grimaldi)
Currency: Euro (€), before 1999: Franc
Time zone:
- In EST: CET (UTC + 1) CEST (UTC + 2)
Anthems: Hymne Monégasque
Internet domain: .mc
Phone code: +377
Principality of Monaco (French: Principaute de Monaco or Monaco; Monegasque: Munegu or Principatu de Munegu) is a city-state and the second smallest country in the world (total area: 1.95 km2 and a population: 31 842 inhabitants (2000)], after the Vatican, which lies between the Mediterranean Sea and France along the Blue Coast (Côte d'Azur). Monaco is also the country with the second largest population density in the world.
3. Nauru
Official Name: Republic of Nauru
The capital / center of government: no, central administration in Yaren (de facto)
The largest city: Yaren District
Official language: Nauru, UK
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Republic
- President Marcus Stephen
Independence: January 31, 1968 (from Australia, New Zealand and the UK are managed by the UN trusteeship)
Total area: 21 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 10,000
- Density: 621 / km2
Currency: Australian Dollars (AUD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: nr
Phone code: +674
Republic of Nauru has the world's smallest republic, with an area of 21 km2 and a population of 10,600 (2006). This country has no official capital. Nauru is famous for its production of phosphate-mined by a combination of foreign companies since the last 90 years.
Nauru does not have a city and the capital, but Yaren is generally regarded as the capital of the de facto state since most of the government offices located in the district center. Yaren UN classifies as "main district".
Nauru gained independence on January 31, 1968 (from Australia, New Zealand and the UK are managed by the UN trusteeship)
4.Tuvalu
Official Name: Commonwealth of Tuvalu
The capital and largest city: Funafuti
Anthems: Tuvalu mo te Atua
Official language: Tuvalu, United Kingdom
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Constitutional monarchy (a member of the Commonwealth of Great Britain)
- Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (from Great Britain)
- Governor General: Filoimea Telito
- Prime Minister: Apisai Ielemia
Independence: October 1, 1978 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 26 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 11,000
- Density: 447 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: $ 12 million
- Per capita: US $ 1,100
Currency: Dollar Tuvalu or Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: .tv
Phone code: +688
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is an island nation located between Hawaii and Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The highest point of the 114 islands that make up this country just as high as 5 m above sea level.
5.San Marino
Official Name: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino
The capital / pemerintaha Center: San Marino
The largest city: Serravalle
Official language: Italian
The majority religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Anthems: Inno Nazionale
Stand: 3 September 301
Government: Republic
- 2 (two) Guardian Captain (Two Captains-regent): Gianfranco Terenzi & Loris Francini
Independence: -
Total area: 61.2 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 31,500 souls
- Density: 471 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.94 billion (174)
- Per capita: US $ 34,600 (5)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: sm
Phone code: +378
Republic of San Marino is the fifth smallest country in the world and surrounded by Italy exactly in the north bordering the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna region and in the southern province of Pesaro and Urbino, Marche region.
San Marino is the oldest constitutional republic in the world, established on 3 September 301 by Saint Marinus of Rab, a Christian stonemason who fled during the persecution by the Roman Emperor Diocletian religion. San Marino Constitution enacted in 1600, is the world's oldest constitution still in effect.
6.Liechtenstein
Official Name: Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein)
Capital: Vaduz
The largest city: Schaan
Official language: German
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Constitutional monarchy
- Head of State: Prince Hans-Adam II
- Regent: Alois
- Prime Minister: Otmar Hasler
Established: January 23, 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established)
Independence: July 12, 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire)
Total area: 160 km2
population:
- 2009 (UN): 35,000
- Density: 210 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.82 billion (177)
- Per capita: US $ 25,000 (27)
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: li
Phone code: +423
Principality of Liechtenstein Vaduz thousands of cities is an empire state of approximately 120 square kilometers landlocked. Located on the east bank of the Rhine river between the countries of Austria and Switzerland, the country's foreign affairs administered by the German-speaking Switzerland. Liechtenstein is also famous with banking services and rely on revenues from tourism, especially sales of stamps.
7. Marshall Islands
Official Name: Republic of the Marshall Islands
The capital (and largest city): Majuro
Official language: Marshall, UK
Anthems: Forever Marshall Islands
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Republic
- President: Jurelang Zedkaia
Independence: October 21, 1986 (from UN trusteeship US-supplied)
Total area: 181.3 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 54 400 souls
- Density: 325 / km2 (20)
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.115 billion (190)
- Per capita: US $ 1,600 (158)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Time zone: (UTC + 12)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 12)
Internet domain: mh
Phone code: +692
Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of. It borders Nauru and Kiribati in the south, Micronesia to the west, and Wake Island in the north.
8.Saint Kitts and Nevis
Official Name: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
The capital (and largest city): Basseterre
Anthems: O Land of Beauty!
Official language: English
Religion-majority: Christian
Government: Constitutional monarchy (Commonwealth Member United Kingdom)
- Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (Queen of England)
- Governor-General: Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
- Prime Minister: Dr. Denzil Douglas
Independence: 19 September 1983 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 269 km2
population:
- 2001 (UN): 46,000 souls
- Density: 149 / km2 (51)
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 0.59 billion (183)
- Per capita: US $ 14,293 (48)
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zone: (UTC-4)
- Summer (DST): (UTC-4)
Internet domain: kn
Phone code: +869
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island nation located in the Leeward Islands, Caribbean. The capital and the seat of federal government housed on the island Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis area is about 3 miles southeast Saint Kitts.
09. Maldives
Official Name: Republic of Maldives
The capital (and largest city): Malé
Official Language: Dhivehi
Anthems: Gavmii mi ekuverikan matii tibegen kuriime salaam
Official Religion: Islam (100%)
Government: Republic
- President: Mohamed Nasheed
- Vice President: Mohammed Waheed Hassan
Independence: July 26, 1965 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 298 km2
population:
- 2010 (UN): 313 900 souls
- Density 1,163 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 2.38 billion (165)
- Per capita: US $ 7,327 (80)
Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
Time zone: (UTC + 5)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 5)
Internet domain: mv
Phone code: +960
Capital Male Atoll is located in the middle.
Map of the capital Male.
Republic of Maldives is an island nation consisting of a collection of atolls in the Indian Ocean. Maldives is located south-southwest of India, about 700 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. The country has 26 atolls which are divided into 20 administrative atolls and one city.
10.Malta
Official Name: Republic of Malta
Capital City: Valletta
Largest cities: Birkirkara
Official languages: Maltese, English
Anthems: L-Innu Malti
The majority religion: Christianity
Government: Parliamentary System
- President George Abela
- Prime Minister: Lawrence Gonzi
Independence: 21 September 1964 of the United Kingdom
Total area: 316 km2
population:
- 2009 (UN): 410,000 souls
- Density: 1,261 / km2
GDP (CLA): Estimated 2005
- Total: US $ 7.57 billion
- Per capita: US $ 19,302
Currency: Euro (EUR) - since January 1, 2008
Time zone: (UTC + 1)
- Summer (DST): (UTC + 2)
Internet domain: mt
Phone code: +356
Republic of Malta is an island nation in southern Europe. Malta consists of five islands, three of which are uninhabited, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The strategic location have led to Malta was colonized by various rulers for centuries. Malta is known as a tourist destination, especially for Europeans. Since 1993, Malta is divided into 68 city council (local council).
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