San-Marino

SAN-MARINO

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San-Marino is located in Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy

Facts about San-Marino
Population29,973 (July 2008 est.)
CapitalSan Marino
Time zoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begin
Location Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy

General info about San-Marino
The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in A.D. 301. 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.
Languages spoken
Italian
Ethnic division
Sammarinese, Italian
HIV/AIDS prevalence rate
NA
Climate
Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
Resources
building stone
Economy
San Marino's economy relies heavily on its tourism and banking industries, as well as from the manufacture and export of ceramics, clothing, fabrics, furniture, paints, spirits, tiles, and wine. The economy also benefits from foreign investment due to its relatively low corporate taxes and low taxes on interest earnings. The San Marino government, sworn in on 3 December 2008, will continue to work towards an economic cooperation agreement with Italy - a longstanding priority - as well as harmonizing its fiscal laws with EU members. 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.
Environment
NA

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