The territory of San Marino (61 sq. km/24 sq. m) is mostly hilly country with Mount Titano in the center. It was founded, according to tradition in 301 A.D. Legend has it that a master stone-cutter, Marinus, left is native island and came to Mount Titano to establish a small community of Christians anxious to escape the persecutions of the emperor Diocletian.
Officially name: The Most Serene Republic of San Marino
Capital: City of San Marino
Largest city: Dogana
Official language: Italian
Government: Parliamentary republic
San Marino has a population of approximately 33,000, with 4,800 foreign residents, most of whom are Italian citizens.