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list of the smallest countries by area
Apr 3, 2025 12:28 PM

  list of the smallest countries by area, How small is small? For some of the world’s countries, the answer is very, very small, even teeny tiny. Vatican City holds the title as the world’s smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km). As a point of comparison, the largest country in the world, Russia, is almost 39 million times bigger. Close behind Vatican City is Monaco, measuring 0.8 square mile (2.1 square km). Ten times larger is Nauru, which is next on the list. What are some of the other smallest countries? Find out in ...(100 of 103 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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