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The oldest republic in the world According to the legend, San Marino is independent since exactly 1700 years. When the Mount Titano and its fortress (the 3 Penne) appear in front of the car, we understand why. The place cannot be taken by assault.
The Republic of 60 sqKm is governed by 2 captains regents elected by all the Sanmarinesi for 6 months. The votes are easier to count up than in other countries.
There are 40.000 sanmarinesi (13.000 are abroad).
The past of the country involves a military tradition and the Republic is protected by an army of which number is secret but its budget is known (0.7 Million$).
The tourism is an important part of the economy (stamps selling too) and each year, the World parks his car at the bottom of the mountain and climbs by foot or by coach to the town.
San Marino is also a good basis to visit neighbour historical cities : Gubbio, Assisi, Perugia, Sienna, Urbino.
Further information : www.sanmarinosite.com |
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 GUYON's San Marino Travelogues | | | | Title [Click to view] | Travel Year | Pictures | | Assisi | 1997 |  5 |
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evona Tue May 11, 2004 20:21 UTC
Panorama in San Marino is great!!! I must make my own side about S. M. Greetings :) | tini58de Sun Aug 18, 2002 17:37 UTC
Looks very nice! | syllybabe Sat May 4, 2002 11:26 UTC
Interesting destination. I should check it out. | Guantanamera Sun Apr 7, 2002 20:37 UTC
A fascinating destination, nice page! |
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