The smallest countries of the world

                               
                                                                                                        (photo from: nationsonline.org)

The following countries are the smallest in the world:

1_ Vatican City. It's the world's smallest state. It's surrounded by Rome (Italy).
2_ Monaco. It's the second smallest country of the world.
3_ Nauru. It's a Pacific island.
4_ Tuvaru. It is composed of 9 coral atolls along 360 mile chain in Polynesia.
5_ San Marino. It is located in north central Italy.
6_ Liechtenstein. It is located in the Rhine River between Switzerland and Austria.
7_ Marshall Islands. They were part of the Trust Territory of Pacific Islands.
8_Saint kitts and Nevis. It's a Caribbean country. Nevis is the smallest island.
9_Seychelles. It is an Indian Ocean island.
10_Maldives. These islands gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965.