Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu, and San Marino are the five smallest countries in the world, with a total area of less than 50 square miles.
Vatican City, the smallest of them all, is a landlocked nation surrounded by Rome and serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Monaco, known for its luxury and the historic Monaco Grand Prix, is the second smallest country.
The remaining three countries, Nauru, Tuvalu, and San Marino, are located in the Pacific Ocean and Europe respectively, each with unique histories and attractions.
