San Marino explained to kids

San Marino is a country located in southern Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the north and east. The country has an area of 61.2 square kilometers and a population of 33,562. The capital and largest city is San Marino. The official languages are Italian and Sammarinese. San Marino is the oldest surviving sovereign state and one of the smallest countries in the world. The country was founded in 301 AD by a Christian stonemason named Marinus of Arba. San Marino is a landlocked country with no navy or air force. However, it does have a small volunteer army. The economy of San Marino is largely based on tourism and banking. The country is a popular tourist destination due to its historic buildings and scenery. Banking is also an important part of the economy. San Marino is not a member of the European Union, but it uses the euro as its official currency. The country is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the World Trade Organization.