One of the world's oldest republics, the Republic of San Marino is an independent enclave encircled by Italy situated on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains. The microstate, just over 61 km2 (24 sq mi) with a population of less than 40,0000, is located on the border between the Italian regioni of Emilia Romagna and Marche. Mount Titano and the historic center of the capital, City of San Marino, are UNESCO-listed. - AsNotedIn
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Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy - The World Factbook
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The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in AD 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the European Union, although it is not a member; social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy. - The World Factbook
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