Little-known facts about the smallest countries

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For your attention here is a selection of interesting facts about twelve tiny countries of the world that can surprise even the most avid travelers, according to fishki.net.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Andorra

In this country there are no railways, ports and airports.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Bahrain

Bahrain is the smallest Arab state.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Kiribati

It is the only state that is located right in the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern hemispheres.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Malta

This country is among the five leaders in population density. However, at the same time, Malta is the least populated state of the European Union.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Monaco 

Surprisingly, but the Monte Carlo Casino can attend only foreigners. The inhabitants of the country do not have the right to visit their gambling halls. As the compensation, the country’s citizens don’t need to pay income tax.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Vatican

This state is the most militarized in the world. According to data of 2005, 101 of 557 citizens are on the military service. This is about 18% of the total population.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Nauru

Nauru is one of the smallest countries outside Europe. Surprisingly, this is the only republic in the world that doesn’t have an official capital.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Vanuatu

Few people know that in this country there are two unusual post offices. The first is located on the volcano, and the second one is under water.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Palau

As a result of the evolution, during 2 million years jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake lost their stinging cells due to a lack of predators. They became harmless and can’t hurt anyone.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Tonga

Several centuries ago, there was an unusual tradition in this kingdom. According to this tradition, the participants of the burial of the king after his death cut off their hands .

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

San Marino

Few people know that San Marino is the oldest republic in the world.

Little-known facts about the smallest countries

Singapore

In this country there is one of the world’s lowest crime rates, and the laws are very strict. For some crimes the perpetrator can be beaten with sticks or deprived of life.



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