The Smallest States in the World

There are over 200 countries in the world. Although almost everyone knows the world's most powerful countries, such as the United States, Russia, China, Brazil, and areas where fierce fighting is taking place, such as Syria and Iraq, there are small countries such as the Vatican, Monaco, Bhutan.

However, there are some states that you have never heard before, while they are so small that their population is as large as a village.

Palau - a state-island stretching 459 square miles. This place has 21,347 inhabitants. This republic has more than 300 islands and is one of the most interesting places in the world - the mountains are filled with unique animals and plants, while in the waters 'habit' 130 species of sharks that are extinct species. There is also a lake with more than two million jellyfish.

Niue - is also an island state of Oceania, extending to 216.46 square kilometers, with a population of 1,190. Despite the natural beauty, Niue is a highly developed tourism. But, the survival of this country depends exclusively on New Zealand. The capital of this country is actually a village with 600 inhabitants. However, it possesses airport and supermarket.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - is a small state with 52,329 inhabitants that stretches to 261 square miles on two islands in the Caribbean. This country was united by Great Britain in 1983 as a parliamentary monarchy. During his second trip in 1493, Christopher Columbus had stayed on one of these two islands, which he named St. Christopher. The main source of income is an economic program that allows this country's citizens $ 250,000 to invest in sugar production if they want to acquire citizenship. It is also possible to purchase property worth 40 thousand dollars in one of these two islands.

The Hat River Principle - is inhabited by only 30 residents living on 75 square meters in the Australian province, bearing the same name. Although this "micro-state" has not been recognized by any foreign country, it has its own currency, postal stamp, and passport.

Tuvalu - An archipelago consisting of nine islands in the Pacific, in the northern part of Fiji, and has 10,959 inhabitants living in a space of 26 square miles. The largest ocean altitude in this country is five meters, and so due to rising sea level is threatened by extinction over the next half century. The largest revenue of this country is the leasing of internet domains.

Nauru - this island state in the Pacific Ocean stretches to 21 square miles, and has more than 9,591 inhabitants. It is the smallest republic in the world and the only non-capital city as well as public transport. It is known for the high level of pollution.

The Principality of Seborgas - "this micro-nation" in Italian territory extends to 4.91 square miles with only 312 inhabitants. This place is under the administration of Marcelo I, a village near the border with France. The army of this unknown state consists of three people - the Minister of Defense and two border soldiers.

Republic of Molos - a self-proclaimed republic in Nevada in a space of 0.055 square miles, with just seven people. This place was founded by Kevin Bog, and besides him in Molosso also live his family including pets - three dogs, cat and rabbit. Molosis has its own hymn, emblem and flag. The death penalty for the commission of serious crimes is in force here.

The Silent Principality - is an unknown state, whose territory extends to 0.004 square miles, or 10 kilometers from the British island. There are 27 people in Silend.