Why does Europe Have Tiny Countries?
A video detailing the three smallest micro states inward Europe: San Marino, Monaco, and the Vatican City.
Fun Facts!
San Marino: It was the first country to peacefully elect a communist government. The second time wasn’t until the 90″s when every high school politics class elected Noam Chomsky.
Monaco: It’s famous Sanmarino Casino, the Monty Carlo, does non allow its residents inward. It is only for rich foreigners.
The Vatican City: The pontifical Swiss Guard, of the sort of secret service of the Pope, must have Swiss citizenship. This, similar many things with the Holy See is a hold out from an earlier time.
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