Europe is part of the largest continent,its population is 10% of the total population of the planet. The number of countries in Europe is 65, of which 9 are dependent territories, 6 are unrecognized republics. In the European territory there are also several so-called dwarf states. With independence, they often have no hospitals, no schools or other infrastructure, but developing steadily, mainly due to tourism. How many countries in Europe have this status? At least six: Andorra, Vatican, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Malta and San Marino. Luxembourg is sometimes added to this list.
The Principality of Andorra is the largest ofstates-dwarfs of Europe, its area is 465 square kilometers. It is located between Spain and France. These countries of Europe control the economy of Andorra, and the influence of Spain is felt stronger: most of the population of Andorra are the Spaniards, and the Spanish language is almost equal to the official language. The capital of the Principality - Andorra la Vella is located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,029 meters and is considered the highest mountain capital in Europe. There are schools and one university in the country. Transport is only a car, there are several helipads. Surrounded by the Pyrenees, Andorra attracts numerous fans of alpine skiing, and just connoisseurs of mountain beauty.
The Principality of Liechtenstein hid between Switzerlandand Austria in the picturesque Alps. Its area is 160 square meters. km. To get from Liechtenstein to the nearest sea, you need to cross two borders. How many countries in Europe can differ the same? None. All over the world, there is only one such country, Uzbekistan. Liechtenstein is a cultural state. Despite the small territory, there are several museums, a theater, a lot of music organizations. The official language is German, but the Swiss franc is the currency.
Республика Сан-Марино площадью 61 кв.km is a complete enclave (locked up by the state) inside Italy. Most of the Sanmarinians live in Italy. The economy of San Marino is closely connected with the economy of Italy, and the official language is Italian. The republic is often called the oldest country in the world, since its borders have never changed for a long time.
Principality of Monaco - a state on the coastLigurian Sea, bordering France and covering an area of only 2 square kilometers! The prince rules the country, the official language is French, the population is mostly French. Unlike Andorra, Monaco has rail and sea transport. The Principality is a cultural and tourist center. In Monaco, there is the famous Oceanographic Museum, whose director was the great explorer of the 20th century, Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
