Top 10 Smallest Countries in the World 2020

Top 10 Smallest Countries In The World

The 10 smallest countries in the world cover a
total area of 1491.4 km² which is smaller than the area of the city of
Houston, Texas (1625.2 km²). These small countries are some of the
richest, most remote, and most intriguing places in the world. Let us take
a look at the 10 smallest countries in the world today, according to
the United Nations Statistics Division.

10. Malta - 316 km²
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. The Republic of
Malta is made up of three islands: Gozo, Comino, and Malta, which is
the largest of the three. This small country has a population of over
450,000 inhabitants, making it one of the most densely populated
countries in the world. Foreigners from all over the world come to Malta
for its sunny weather, attractive beaches, rich history, and vibrant
nightlife. Malta encompasses an area of 316 square kilometers, which
puts it at number ten of the world's smallest countries.

9. Maldives - 300 km²
A popular tourist destination in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is the
smallest country in Asia in terms of area and population. There are over
1,192 coral islands in the Maldives, which are spread over 90,000
sq.km, making it one of the world's most dispersed countries. The
country was once the colony of many empires, the Portuguese, the

Dutch, and the British, but became an independent country in 1965.
Today, the Maldives has a vibrant tourism economy due to its famous
white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. The Maldives is the world's ninth smallest country with a land area that measures a total of 300 sq.
km.

8. Saint Kitts and Nevis - 261 km²
The Mother Colony of the West Indies, these 2 islands in the Caribbean
were some of the first islands to be occupied by Europeans. They
occupy a total of 261 sq.km, which makes Saint Kitts and Nevis the
world's eighth smallest country. Its economy is dependent on tourism,
agriculture, and small manufacturing industries. The islands also provide
fantastic diving sites due to abundant marine life. A major sugar exporter
for centuries, the large plantations are now beautiful estates that have
been converted into hotels and resorts.

7. Marshall Islands - 181 km²
The Marshall Islands, which is officially called the Republic of the
MarshalI Islands, is an island country that can be found in the Pacific
Ocean, approximately halfway between the US State of Hawaii and the
continent of Australia. It is considered to be part of Micronesia. The area
surrounded the islands are incredibly bio diverse and include over 800
species of fish as well as 160 of coral. The area around the Marshall
Islands also hosts several shipwrecks. With 181 sq.km, the Marshall
Islands are the world's seventh smallest country.

6. Liechtenstein - 160 km²
A German-speaking country, this is the only nation in the world to be
completely located in the Alps. Located between Switzerland and
Austria, Liechtenstein is the richest country in the world by GDP per
capital, with the lowest unemployment rate (1.5%). Getting into the
country is a little tricky, as there is no airport within its borders. Visitors
must go through Switzerland's Zurich Airport to reach this Alpine country that's still ruled by a prince! With 160 sq.km, Liechtenstein is the world's sixth smallest country.

5. San Marino - 61 km²
Surrounded by Italy, San Marino is also known as the Most Serene
Republic of San Marino. With a total of 61 sq.km, it is the fifth smallest
country in the world. it claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign state
in the world and is also one of the wealthiest in terms of GDP per capita.
The 3rd smallest country in Europe, it has a population of only 30,000,
boasting of one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world.
4. Tuvalu - 26 km²
Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu is located in the Pacific
Ocean northeast of Australia. With a total of 26 sq.km, Tuvalu is the
fourth-smallest country in the world.There are about 10,000 inhabitants,
with 8 km of roads, and only one hospital present on the main island.
The country was once a British territory but became independent in
1978. Due to the country's location further afield, tourism is not very
significant. In 2010, less than 2,000 visitors came to Tuvalu, with 65% of
them coming for business.
3. Nauru - 21 km²
An island nation located east of Australia, Nauru is the smallest island
country in the world. It was known in the 1980s for its booming
phosphate mining but is now a quiet island off the radar of tourists.
Formerly known as Pleasant Island, its phosphate resources are now
depleted, leading to a 90% national unemployment rate, with the
remaining 10% employed by the government. Nauru is also known as
the country with the most obese people in the world, with 97% of its men
and 93% of women being obese or overweight.

2. Monaco - 2 km²

1. Vatican City - 0.44 km²