The Republic of San Marino is the smallest, oldest and independent Republic in the world. Its foundation, standing to the tradition, is dated 301 A.D.
Situated at  43' 46" lat. North, 12' 25" long. East, San Marino is completely surrounded by the Italian territory, on the border between the Regions Emilia Romagna and Marche.
Capital is San Marino.

61,2 Sq KM (5th smallest Country in the world after Vatican, Monaco, Nauru e Tuvalu)

About 28.000 inhabitants (5th Country with lowest population in the world after Vatican, Tuvalu, Nauru e Palau)

The territory is composed by 9 'municipalities' called "Castelli" (Castles) : San Marino, Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Monte Giardino and Serravalle.
Each "Castello" is leaded by a "Mayor" called "Capitano di Castello" (Captain of the Castle).

The head of the State and of the Government is composed by two "Capitani Reggenti" (Captain Regents), elected on 6 months terms by the "Consiglio Grande e Generale" (Great and General Council).
The Great and General Council is the legislative branch. Composed by 60 Members elected by universal suffrage on 5 years term, it elects the "Congress of State", the executive branch, in which take parts the 10 'Ministers' called "Secretaries of State".

The border between San Marino and Italy is a free border. All those with a regular visa to Italy (if required) is free to enter in San Marino.

San Marino has its own State TV and Radio.
The telephone system is completely integrated with the Italian one. Nevertheless San Marino has its own international Country code.

The local area code is 0549
The international country code is 378

How to call San Marino :
From San Marino and Italy dial 0549 followed by the user number. i.e. 0549 123456
From other countries dial +378 followed by the user number (without dialling the area code 0549). i.e. 00378 123456 (011378 123456 if you are in the U.S.A. or Canada)