San Marino, the world’s oldest and smallest smallest republic, located in rugged mountains on the Adriatic-side of central Italy between the Romagna and Marche regions. It is totally surrounded by the Republic of Italy. About 34,000 people live there year-round. Founding & Stories The country derives its name from Saint Marinus, a stonemason from the then-Roman island of Rab in … Continue reading San Marino: The Oldest Freedom Haven for Libertarians