|RNational holiday:|N Anniversary of the liberation of the republic, February 5.
|RNature and climate:|N Tiny mountainous country surrounded by Italy, close to Rimini.
Highest peak, Mount Titano, reaches 738 m.a.s.l.
|REconomy:|N Extensive agriculture with the most important crops wheat, winegrapes, maize and barley.
Tourism is the most important industry with between two and three million visitors every year.
San Marino is also known for their stamps, which give considerable revenues.
|RHistory:|N The oldest republic in the world was born when a group of Christians under Saint Marinus in the 4th century settled in these mountains to escape pursuers. San Marino has since then been able to stay independent.
1862 a treaty of friendship was signed between San Marino and Italy. This treaty guarantees the independence and gives protection.
