Guide Note: The Most Serene Republic of San Marino (Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino) is the third smallest country in Europe. Founded on September 3, 301, San Marino is surrounded by Italy and is roughly the size of Washington, DC. At the heart of this beautiful country is Monte Titano (Mount Titano), a geographic feature that provides stunning scenic views. San Marino claims to be the oldest republic in the world. The Sammarinese people believe that Marinus the Dalmatian (Saint Marinus), a stonemason from Croatia (then Rab), founded the country after fleeing from Rimini to Monte Titano. While Italy was under the occupation of Napoleon, San Marino remained free of his rule. The fact that San Marino’s reputation was one of neutrality, combined with the country’s aide to Giuseppe Garibaldi in the mid 1800s, ensured that San Marino remained an independent state once Garibaldi united the Kingdom of Italy. The government of San Marino is lead by two heads of state called Captains Regent, positions established in 1243. The Grand and General Council (Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica), the legislative branch of San Marino's government, elects the Captains Regent to serve a six-month term. While tourism is a major source of income for San Marino, the country also has thriving banking and manufacturing industries. San Marino is proud to be a debt-free country with one of Europe’s lowest unemployment rates. Tourists enjoy the historical sites of the Three Towers of San Marino, along with other exhibits, such as the Medieval Days festival in July. In addition, travelers enjoy tax free shopping at many of San Marino’s outlets and stores.

Fast Facts:

Capital: San Marino
Government: Republic
Co-Chiefs of State: Captain Regents Mirko Tomassoni and Alberto Selva
Secretary of State: Fiorenzo Stolfi
Nationality: Sammarinese
Population: ~30,000
Currency: Euro
Exchange Rate: ~1.52
Official Language: Italian
Patron Saint: St. Agatha
Time Zone: GMT +1
Calling Code: 378 (39 for mobile)
Member of UN

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San Marino

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Website: Visit San Marino in English | in Italian
Official Website: Segreteria di Stato... (Secretariat of State...) in English | in Italian
Wikipedia: San Marino | History of San Marino
CIA World Factbook: San Marino
U.S. Dept of State: San Marino
Compendium: San Marino
BBC Country Profiles: San Marino

San Marino News

Google News: San Marino Search
Official Website: San Marino RTV
The New York Times: San Marino News
BNET: Crossing the border - Gateway, San Marino (November 1996)
The Observer: Secrets of the hilltop republic (May 14, 2006)

San Marino Travel Information

- Mahalo's tips on How to Get a Passport
U.S. State Department information on Entry Requirements
Lonely Planet: San Marino
VirtualTourist: San Marino Travel Guide

San Marino Politics and Government

Wikipedia: Military of San Marino | Politics of San Marino
Nations Encyclopedia: San Marino Politics, government, and taxation
International Monetary Fund: San Marino
SanMarinOnline.com: Government Republic of San Marino
Inter-Parliamentary Union: San Marino (Electoral Information)

Official Websites

Guardia del Consiglio… (Guard of the Great and General Council) in English | in Italian
Segreteria di Stato per gli Affari Esteri e Politici (Secretary of State) in English | in Italian
Universita' degli Studi... (University of the Republic of San Marino ) in English | in Italian
Ufficio Programmazione Economica...(Office of Economic Planning...) in English | in Italian
Museo dell'Emigrante della Repubblica di San Marino (Museum of the Emigrant)

The official government sites below are only in Italian
Segreteria di Stato per la Pubblica Istruzione (Secretary of Education)
Segreteria Di Stato Per Gli Affari Interni (Ministry of Internal Affairs...)
Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica (Grand and General Council)
Istituto Sicurezza Sociale (Social Security Institute)
Azienda Autonoma di Stato per i Servizi Pubblici (State Office of Gas, Electricity...)
Ufficio di Stato Brevetti e Marchi (State Patent and Trademark Office)
Archivio di Stato della Repubblica di San Marino (State Archives)

San Marino Facts and History

Bartleby.com: World Factbook, 2003 San Marino
Wikipedia: History of San Marino
Libertas.sm: Storia della Repubblica... (History of the Republic of San Marino) in English | in Italian
National Geographic: San Marino
Consorziovini.sm: The History of Wine-Making in San Marino

San Marino Maps and Geography

Image: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/sm-map.gif
- Creative Commons image by "CIA World Factbook"
Wikipedia: Geography of San Marino | The Three Towers of San Marino
EmbassyWorld: Maps of San Marino
NationMaster.com: Sammarinese Geography Stats
Google Maps: Monte Titano (Mount Titano)

San Marino Capital

Wikipedia: San Marino
World-Travel-Photos.com: City of San Marino Photos
Mapsofworld.com: San Marino City
Weather.com: San Marino Weather

San Marino Major Cities

Wikipedia: Dogana | Borgo Maggiore | Serravalle | Faetano | Fiorentino | Dogana
Mapsofworld.com: Serravalle | Borgo Maggiore | Fiorentino | Acquaviva

Serravalle
- CastelliToscani.com: Castle of Serravalle
- Wikipedia: Stadio Olimpico (Olympic Stadium)
- Rumbletum.org: Serravalle

San Marino Photos and Videos

Libertas.sm: Images of San Marino
Flickr: San Marino
Meteo San Marino: San Marino Live Webcams
YouTube: San Marino Videos
WeddingSanMarino.com: Photo Gallery
PBase.com: Republic of San Marino by Matt Haswell

San Marino Sports

Official Website: San Marino Crossbow Federation in English | in Italian
San Marino Soccer (Football): FIFA | ESPNsoccer | UEFA
International Basketball Federation Europe: San Marino
Formula1 San Marino: in English | in Italian
San Marino Open: International Bowling Tournament
SanMarinoCup.com: in English | in Italian

San Marino Recreation, Entertainment, and Cultural Activities

Official Website: Musei di Stato (State Museum) in English | in Italian
Associazione Musicale Allegro Vivo (Musical Association ALLEGRO VIVO): in English | in Italian
WeddingSanMarino.com: Wedding in San Marino
Official Website: Akademio Internacia de la Sciencoj (AIS) in English | in Italian
Centro Naturalistico Sammarinese: San Marino Nature Center and Natural History Museum
Philatelic Archive: San Marino (stamps)
TargheItaliane.it: License Plates in San Marino

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