Economic Overview
The tourist sector contributes over 50% of gdp. in 2006 more than 2.1 million tourists visited san marino. the key industries are banking, clothing and apparel, electronics, and ceramics. main agricultural products are wine and cheeses. the per capita level of output and standard of living are comparable to those of the most prosperous regions of italy, which supplies much of its food.
Environmental Issues
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Government Type
Republic
Population
29,973 (july 2008 est.)
Location
Southern europe, an enclave in central italy
Area
Total: 61.2 sq km
land: 61.2 sq km
water: 0 sq km
About one third times the size of washington, dc
Country Aliases
Conventional long form: republic of san marino
conventional short form: san marino
local long form: repubblica di san marino
local short form: san marino
Capital
Name: san marino
geographic coordinates: 43 56 n, 12 25 e
time difference: utc+1 (6 hours ahead of washington, dc during standard time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last sunday in march; ends last sunday in october
Military Service
16-55 for voluntary service in voluntary military force (2006)
International Disputes
None
Sources: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
