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San Marino – the World’s Oldest Republic

SAN MARINO THE WORLD’S OLDEST REPUBLIC

SAN MARINO - THE WORLD’S OLDEST REPUBLIC

The Democratic Republic of San Marino, known as the world’s smallest and oldest constitutional republic, is a developed landlocked European country. It has a population of almost 34,000 and its capital is San Marino City. The city is set high on the western slopes of Monte Titano/Titan and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The country is about 10 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by Italy. It was founded in AD 301 (4th century) by Saint Marinus, a stone mason,  and has maintained its identity for more than a millennium. San Marino is the third-smallest country in Europe (Vatican City – the smallest country in Europe). It is a serene, hilly country with no substantial flat lands, and thrives on agriculture (products are wine and cheese), banking, and tourism. It exports fabric, clothing, ceramics, coins, and postage stamps (keenly sought by collectors), which are also important sources of revenue. Please keep reading to learn more about San Marino, the world’s oldest republic.

A beautiful roundabout leading to Old Town. San Marino, the world’s oldest republic
A beautiful roundabout leading to Old Town

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21 friendliest people and countries to visit

21 FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE AND COUNTRIES

21 FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE AND COUNTRIES TO VISIT

These were the 21 friendliest people and countries visited, based on hospitality. Hospitable means friendly, welcoming, jovial, outgoing, cheerful, good-humoured, approachable, chatty, helpful, and with all-round good vibes..

21 FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE AND COUNTRIES TO VISIT

We all know there is no place like home. However, when we travel, we want to feel welcomed and interact with pleasant people as if we are at home. Although this might be unrealistic, we still wish the locals would extend some hospitality to us as though we have previously met. I have met many lovely people around the globe. 

Therefore, I acknowledge some countries such as; Belgium (super helpful people) Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Anguilla, among others, where I also met some friendly people and had enjoyable vacations. However, through careful consideration, I found these to be the 21 friendliest people and countries to visit, especially for holidays.

Even though this list comprises countries I visited, and at the risk of appearing bias, a special mention must be made of Trinidad and Tobago. The country that hosts the biggest and best carnival worldwide, and the only country to invent a musical instrument in the 20th century (the Steel Pan). It has some of the friendliest, most-jovial people in the world. Consequently, its national airline, Caribbean Airlines, also has the friendliest Air Stewards/Stewardesses worldwide.

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Minimum 15% savings available on new accommodation bookings at participating properties indicated by the ‘Getaway Deal’ badge on the search results and room selection pages. Bookings must be made before 9:59 am CET on 30/09/24 for stays with check-in from 29/03/24 and check-out on or before 30/09/24. Discount applies to the cost of room only (excluding any additional fees or taxes). If you make any changes to your booking you may lose your discount and be liable for the full amount. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion except Genius discounts. Room rates labelled “Partner Offer” are excluded from this promotion. This offer is provided by the participating property and subject to availability.

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