San Marino
Geography of San Marino
San Marino is a small country located on the Italian Peninsula. It is completely surrounded by Italy and has an area of just 23 square miles (61 sq km) and a population of 31,817 people (July 2011 estimate).
Republic Traditions in San Marino
The most important events that display the culture of the Republic are Medieval Days, The Anniversary of the Arengo, Investiture of 'Captain's Regent’ , 'Palio della Balestra Antica', The Etno Festival.
Politics of San Marino
San Marino has the political framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic: the Captains Regent are the heads of state, and there is a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Grand and General Council. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.