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Some of the most beautiful countries to visit and
appreciate are in fact smaller than the city of Lahore. Surprised? Well,
don’t be. The total area of Lahore is 1,172 km², while these tiny little
countries with immense beauty are nowhere even near 1,000 km².
Take a look at these countries that are smaller than one of our major
cities.
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The Republic of Seychelles
An archipelago in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 115 small islands that
cover a total area of 444 km². A tourist destination that boasts
beautiful beaches, clear waters and diving sites to entertain tourists
that come from around the world. |
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Grenada
Situated in the Caribbean, this glorious Island paradise is only 344
km². It is also a very popular tourist destination, known as “The Island
of Spice” since it is the largest producer of nutmeg and mace. |
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Malta
Like Grenada, Malta is also an Island country located in the
Mediterranean Sea. But unlike Grenada, The Republic of Malta is
comprised of three stunning Islands, the largest being Malta at 316 km².
An Island country that is rich with history and popular as a tourist
destination with stunning beaches to enjoy the balmy weather of the
Mediterranean. |
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Maldives
Another popular tourist destination known for it’s beautiful crystal
waters and under the sea restaurant. It is also the smallest country in
Asia, comprising in the Indian Ocean. Maldives is the world’s most
spread country and contains 1,192 coral Islands – wow – in 90,000 km²
area. |
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Going back to the Caribbean, these two islands with a total area of 261
km² are said to have been the first islands to be colonized by the
Europeans. Known mostly as tourist destinations with amazing diving
sites, beaches and magnificent centuries-old plantations that have been
renovated into resorts for tourists.
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Liechtenstein
This is the landlocked country between Switzerland and Austria. The
amazing part of Liechtenstein is its entire 160 km² area is in the Alps
and getting up there without flying, is extremely difficult.
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San Marino
San Marino has a total area of 61 km² and is said to be the oldest
surviving sovereign state in the world. It is the third smallest country
in Europe and is completely surrounded by Italy.
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Tuvalu
Once known as the Ellice Islands, it is in the Pacific Ocean near
Australia. Based on this country being an Island country, one would be
surprised to find out that there are over 10,000 inhabitants and with
only 8 kms of road. |
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Nauru
Where Tuvalu is to the west of Australia, Nauru or Pleasant Island lies
to the east of Australia. With a total area of 21 km², it is the
smallest Island country in the world. Once an Island of wealth in the
1980’s, it now has a 90% unemployment rate. |
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