San Marino — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

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San Marino is in Europe. Its capital is San Marino.

Climate

Mediterranean; mild to cool winters and warm, sunny summers

Rugged mountains dominated by Mount Titano; mostly hilly with no flat terrain

San Marino claims to be the world's oldest republic, founded in 301 AD.

San Marino has more vehicles than people, with over 1.2 cars per citizen.

The country has two heads of state (Captains Regent) who serve just six months each.

301: According to tradition, Saint Marinus founds the republic

1243: First Captains Regent are appointed

1600: Constitution formally written

1862: Customs union treaty signed with Italy

1992: Joins the United Nations

2008: Historic centre and Mount Titano inscribed as UNESCO site