The 10 tiny countries in the world have fewer people than the average village

Mondo International Updated on 2024-01-28

If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and desire to live in a quieter place, with few people around and no one will disturb your joie de vivre, then you can consider one of the ten least populated countries in the world.

These countries officially recognized by the United Nations are all known for their small populations. The largest population on this list is just over 73,000 people, and the smallest is less than a thousand.

Here are the ten least populous countries in the world. If you like a quiet place, you can use this checklist to plan your next vacation destination right now.

10. Dominica - 7More than 30,000 people

Let's start with Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic. According to the United Nations, Dominica has a population of only 7More than 30,000 people

Dominica is located in the northeast of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west, and is an island country with a land area of only 751 square kilometers, with the capital of Roseau and the official language of English.

Dominica was the last island in the Caribbean to become a European colony, and the local Indians resisted fiercely. In 1763, France handed Dominica over to Great Britain. Independence in 1978. In 1980, ** was overthrown and Mary Eugenia Charles was elected prime minister, and the country began to prosper ever since. She was the first female prime minister of a Caribbean country, having been in office for 15 years.

Dominica's natural wonders are diverse and colorful. Lush green forests, majestic volcanoes, roaring waterfalls, and delicate black sand beaches all make tourists want to leave. Moreover, while vigorously developing tourism, Dominica pays attention to the protection of the natural environment, and has achieved a balance between economy and environmental protection. Dominica is committed to ecotourism, banning single-use plastics, and making the most of renewable energy, and is gradually starting to make its mark in the sustainability movement. This also allows Dominica to receive more and more tourists while still ensuring that the island has a beautiful natural environment and natural fresh air.

9. Saint Kitts and Nevis - more than 50,000 people

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, commonly known as Saint Kitts and Nevis, is a federal island nation consisting of the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Independence on 19 September 1983 and part of the Commonwealth. It has a population of about 50,000 people.

Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean of Central America. The capital, Basseterre, is located on the larger island of St. Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis is located 3 km southeast of the island. The two are separated by the narrows (meaning "narrow trenches").

With a land area of 261 square kilometers (168 square kilometers for St. Kitts and 93 square kilometers for Nevis), it is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area and population.

St. Kitts and Nevis was originally inhabited by Caribs. In 1493, on his second voyage, Christopher Columbus landed on the island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) under the name of his patron saint, St. Christopher (Spanish: San Cristóbal, English: St.).Christopher) named the island. Christopher Columbus also discovered the smaller island of Nevis on the same voyage, and its name is derived from the Spanish word for "snow" (nieves), because Columbus thought that the island resembled a snow-capped mountain with a snow-capped summit. However, although Columbus discovered the two islands, it was not until 1623-1624 that the first European colonists began to arrive. The British arrived first, followed by the French, and after the occupation of St. Christopher's Island, the British reduced its name to St. Kitts (St.).Kitts, short for Christopher), established the first British colony in the Caribbean and used the island as a springboard to continue the country's colonial expansion in the Caribbean.

The two islands were subsequently incorporated into the British Leeward Islands, which in turn were incorporated into the Commonwealth of the West Indies in 1958, which was dissolved in 1962 and formed a single Overseas Territory with Anguilla, Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, until Saint Kitts and Nevis formally gained independence from the United Kingdom on 19 September 1983 and joined the United Nations on 23 September 1983As Anguillans did not want to be part of the same political entity as the two islands, Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla was dissolved, and Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent from the United Kingdom, but remained under the British monarchy, while Anguilla continued to be a British Overseas Territory.

Like many Commonwealth countries, St. Kitts and Nevis has King Charles III as the nominal head of state, and is represented by Governor Marcela Raibold, who is elected by the King in accordance with the Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis, but generally does not exercise real power.

8. Marshall Islands - about 70,000 people

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July 25, 1946, the sight of the atomic bomb in Bikini Atoll**. ** Stirred up a 5,000-foot-tall and 2,000-foot-wide column of water.

Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: aolepān aorōkin m aje;English: Republic of the Marshall Islands) is an island country located in the North Pacific Ocean. The Marshall Islands is part of the Micronesian archipelago with a land area of 181 square kilometers, a sea area of more than 2 million square kilometers, and a population of 68,480 scattered settlements on 34 coral atolls consisting of 1,156 islands. The areas adjacent to it by sea are Wake Island in the north, Nauru in the south, the Federated States of Micronesia in the west and Kiribati in the southeast. The most populous atoll is Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands.

Human settlement in the Marshall Islands dates back to 2000 BC, and after centuries of Spanish, German, and Japanese rule, the Marshall Islands finally gained independence from the United States in 1979.

7. Liechtenstein - 39,558

The Principality of Liechtenstein, commonly known as Liechtenstein, is a landlocked country in central Europe and one of two double landlocked countries in the world (completely surrounded by other landlocked countries, the other being Uzbekistan), sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. At the same time, the country is also the only country where German is the official language but has no border with Germany. It is a small mountainous country with a constitutional monarchy, small land and sparse population, but a very high national income level, with a per capita GDP of 160,000 euros, and is known for its beautiful Alpine scenery, tax havens and high standard of living.

Liechtenstein is the fourth least populous country in Europe, with an estimated population of less than 40,000, behind the Vatican, Monaco and San Marino. About a third of the residents in the territory are foreign nationals, mainly German, Austrian and Swiss. The ethnic distribution of the population is very simple, with 86% of the population belonging to the Germanic ethnic group of the Alemanni, and the Italians and Turks being the more indicative of the remaining minorities. Linguistically, although German is the official language of Liechtenstein, the majority of the population speaks Alemanni, one of the German dialects, and other Germanic or Slavic or Hungarian languages are recognized as official minority languages.

6. Monaco - about 370,000 people

A little less populous than Liechtenstein is Monaco, another small European country. About 37,000 people live there, estimated at 36,313), it is really small.

The Principality of Monaco, also known as the Marquis of Monaco and the Prince of Monaco, commonly known as Monaco, is a city-state located in Western or Southern Europe. Monaco is located in the south of France, and in addition to the southern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, the whole territory is surrounded by France on three sides, mainly by the old city of Monaco and the surrounding area that was established subsequently. As one of the most densely populated countries in the world (population density reached 18960.).4 square kilometres), Monaco is also a typical micro-state and city-state, with an economy that benefits from the Monte Carlo casino and tourism revenues. Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and its monarch is the Prince of Monaco. Monaco was known as a tax haven as a country that did not levy taxes on its citizens.

Monaco has a total land area of only 2 square kilometers, making it the second smallest independent country in the world after Vatican City. Due to its size, Monaco is the most densely populated country on this list, the second most densely populated country in the world, after Macau, China (with a population density of 20,6322 sq km).

Famous for its casinos and Formula 1 Grand Prix, Monaco is a playground for the rich and famous. The principality is probably best known for the marriage of actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier, whose son Prince Albert remains the monarch.

5. San Marino - 33,644

The most solemn and noble Republic of San Marino, commonly known as the Republic of San Marino or San Marino, is located on the northeast side of the Apennine Mountains on the Italian peninsula, and is in the state of China surrounded by Italy. San Marino has a land area of 612 square kilometers with a population of 33,644 people. Its national capital is the city of San Marino, and the largest town is Dogana, located in Serravalle. San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe by population, after Vatican City and Monaco.

San Marino's national economy is largely dependent on finance, industry, services, and tourism. San Marino is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita in purchasing power parity terms, on par with developed Europe. San Marino is considered one of the countries with a highly stable national economy and the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, the country has neither a national debt nor a budget surplus. San Marino is also the only country in the world, outside of Andorra, where there are more cars than people. Diplomatically, San Marino follows Italy's leadership and is a core member of the Uniting for Consensus group.

4. Palau - 18,058 people

The Republic of Palau, commonly known as Palau or Palau, is an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean. There are about 340 islands in the country, which belong to the western chain of the Caroline Islands in the Micronesian archipelago. The most populous island is Koror. The capital, Njirummud, is located on the neighbouring island of Barberdaub Island, which is part of the Melekaiok region. Palau's maritime neighbors include Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

With a population of 18,058 (data from the United Nations), Palau is the fourth smallest country in the world. This ancient miniature country has a long history, having been inhabited since 1000 BC.

It has a total land area of 459 square kilometers. This makes it one of the countries with a larger land area on this list, which means it is quite sparsely populated.

3. Nauru - 12,769 people

The Republic of Nauru, or Nauru for short, is an island nation located in the Micronesian archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. The closest country is Barnaba Island in Kiribati, about 300 kilometers east of Nauru. Nauru has a land area of 21At 3 square kilometers, it is the smallest island country and republic in the world, and the third smallest country in the world, only larger than Monaco and the Vatican. With a population of about 12,769, Nauru is the third lowest in the world, after only Tuvalu and the Vatican.

After some years of economic hardship, Nauru was a tax haven until 2005. After being occupied by Japan during World War II, it became an independent country in 1968.

From 2001 to 2008 and since 2012, Nauru received assistance from Australia** and established a detention facility in return for dealing with refugees who entered Australia illegally. Due to its heavy dependence on Australia, Nauru is also considered a client state of Australia.

2. Tuvalu - 11,387

Tuvalu is an island nation of nine atolls, located in the South Pacific Ocean, which belongs to Oceania. Due to its extremely low terrain, with its highest point only four metres above sea level, Tuvalu is the most threatened country in the world by rising sea levels. With a small size of 26 square kilometres, Tuvalu is the fourth lowest sovereign state in the world, ahead of Nauru, Monaco and the Vatican. Due to its remoteness and lack of tourism resources, Tuvalu is the least visited country in the world by tourists. According to the latest United Nations estimates, Tuvalu's population is 11,387.

Tuvalu is a special member of the Commonwealth (not attending the Commonwealth** Summit) and is a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as the head of state along with fifteen other Commonwealth Realms, who appoints the Governor of Tuvalu** to his office. The Governor is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister and Ministers on behalf of the Sovereign and must be a citizen of Tuvalu. The Governor is appointed by the Monarch of Tuvalu on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

1. Vatican City - 825 people

Vatican City-State, commonly known as the Vatican City or Vatican City, once translated as Vatican, is an inland city-state (China) directly ruled by the Holy See, the highest authority of the Catholic Church, and is the smallest country in the world. Its territory is located in the northwestern corner of Rome, the capital of Italy, so the Vatican is not only a "state within a state", but also a "country within a city". The Vatican is the residence of the supreme leader of the Catholic Church and the center of faith for one-sixth of the world's population. The castle buildings were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Since most of the organs of the Holy See, the administrative body of the Holy See, and the main residence of the Pope, are located in Vatican City, the term "Vatican" may be used to refer to the Vatican City State, the "Vatican region", the Holy See, or the papal residence, depending on the occasion in which it is used. Although the Vatican does not have any laws regarding official languages, Italian is the most commonly spoken.

Vatican City is known for housing mainly the Pope and his retinue, with a population estimated at 825 people. Vatican City is also the smallest independent country in the world, with a total area of 044 square kilometers.

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