What is the second smallest country in the world?
The smallest independent country in the world is The Vatican, the second smallest is: Monaco – 0.7 square miles – The tiny state of Monaco lies along the French Riviera on the French Mediterranean coast near Nice. An impressive 32,000 people live in this state known for its Monte Carlo casinos and Princess Grace. It has been independent off-and-on since the 13th century. Area: 0.7 sq. mi; about the size of New York City’s Central Park. City: Capital–Monaco, pop. 32,409 Terrain: Hilly. Climate: Mediterranean. Nationality: Noun and adjective–Monegasque. Population: 32,543 Annual growth rate 0.4%. Ethnic groups French 47%, Italian 16%, Monegasque 16%, other 21%. Religions: Roman Catholic 90% Languages: French (official), English, Italian, and Monegasque. Government Type: Constitutional monarchy. Constitution: December 17, 1962 (amended in April 2002). Branches: Executive–Prince Albert II (chief of state). Legislative–National Council (24 members). Judicial–Court of First Instance, Co
