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Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Europe has a handful of these little don't blink are you'll miss some lands

The Vatican City this is the smallest independent country on Earth

San Marino the Republic of San Marino brags it's the world's oldest and smallest Republic

Monaco barely fits on its one square mile of territory

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit Vatican City for its grand church and museums
Explore San Marino's castles and tax-free shopping
Enjoy Monaco's glamour and casino culture
Hike and shop in Andorra's Pyrenees mountains

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are Europe's smallest countries?
QWhat makes each micro-country unique?
QHow can travelers experience these tiny nations?

Port Highlights

Andorra2½ Happy Bacon
Monaco2 Happy Bacon
San Marino2½ Happy Bacon
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the planet's smallest country, boasts the its biggest church. The fairy-tale princedom of Monaco lures high rollers with its fancy casino and glamorous views. Italy's last independent hill town, San Marino, still looks formidable, as does the castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein. And amid the rugged beauty of the Pyrenees, tiny Andorra draws shoppers and hikers alike. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.