FACTS

Location: Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy

Area (only Total) total: 61.2 sq km

Climate: Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers

Terrain: rugged mountains

Population: 29,973

Main Language (only first): Italian

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): San Marino

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+1

Independence: 3 September AD 301

National holiday: Founding of the Republic, 3 September