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San Marino

Introduction to San Marino

The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.

Government

Capital:

San Marino 

Independence:

3 September 301 

National holiday:

Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) 

Economy

Economy overview:

The tourist sector contributes over 50% of GDP. In 2000 more than 3 million tourists visited San Marino. The key industries are banking, wearing apparel, electronics, and ceramics. Main agricultural products are wine and cheeses. The per capita level of output and standard of living are comparable to those of the most prosperous regions of Italy, which supplies much of its food. 

GDP:

purchasing power parity - $940 million (2001 est.) 

Agriculture products:

wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides 

Industries:

tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine 

Transportation

Highways:

total: 220 km
paved: 220 km
unpaved: 0 km (2001)