A selection of the smallest countries in the world (13 photos)

There are cities in the world that are so big that you can walk around them up and down on foot will be very difficult. It can leave for a whole day, or even more, if you make "halts" along the way. And at the same time there are entire countries that you can run from and to, and not at all get tired. But this does not prevent them from feeling full, because many of which are a tasty morsel for investors. However, this is quite other story. So let's take a look at the tiniest countries in the world.

Barbados - 430 km2





Surely many people know this small state, located on island of the same name in the Atlantic. No wonder, because fame brought him singer Rihanna, who was born in these parts.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 389.3 km2



Grenada - 344 km2





The state is located on a large island in the Caribbean region. There are not many attractions here, but an inquisitive tourist find something to entertain yourself. For example, you can visit the underwater park sculptures or Lake Antoine, surrounded by dense banana plantations.

Malta - 316 km2



Maldives - 292 km2



Saint Kitts and Nevis - 261 km2



Marshall Islands - 160 km2



Liechtenstein - 160 km2



San Marino - 61 km2



Tuvalu - 26 km2



The Polynesian state of Tuvalu is a cluster of several small islands, which are located almost near the equator.

Nauru - 21.3 km2



Nauru has the status of the smallest independent republic in Earth. It is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs and unique nature.

Monaco - 2.02 km2



Vatican - 0.44 km2