Which country has the smallest population?

Counting the top ten smallest countries in the world, a small country with a population of at least two people is not necessarily remote, and some small countries are located between several big countries. Some small countries evolved from independent colonies, and some small countries have hereditary monarchs. They are extremely clever and good at dancing between several big countries to safeguard their independence and

Small countries are not necessarily remote, and some are located between several big countries. Some small countries evolved from independent colonies, while others were hereditary monarchs. They are extremely clever, long-sleeved and good at dancing, dealing with several big countries and safeguarding their independence and peace.

1. Birta Ville: 0.002 million population.

Last winter, when Heaton, who lives in Virginia, was playing at home with his daughter, her daughter suddenly asked him, "Dad, can I be a real princess?"

Heaton is a miner with three children. His 6-year-old daughter Emily has always had a princess dream. Although he didn't want to make her happy with empty words, he answered her: "Yes."

A few months later, Heaton went to southern Egypt, where he found an 800-square-mile unclaimed desert. So on Emily's 7th birthday, he planted a blue flag decorated with four stars and a crown on a hill. That sandy land is located on the border of Sudan, which is called bir tawil by local people, while the Heaton family called it "Kingdom of Northern Sudan" after they entered. Heaton ruled this land and established the smallest country in the world, with only two people, and his daughter Emily became a real princess.

2. Vatican: 57,200 people

Vatican City State is located in Rome, Italy. It is the smallest sovereign country in the world, even smaller than some city blocks. The Vatican is still the country with the smallest geographical area, but it has the largest Catholic church in the world, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the world-famous Vatican Museum, with the same price and rich collections. Vatican means "land of prophets" in Latin.

3. San Marino: 32,500.

San Marino gained independence on 1599. The whole country is located in Italy, with an area of no more than 62 square kilometers and a population of more than 30,000. San Marino is mountainous, with well-preserved medieval and Renaissance castles. It has a long and legendary history and is really a place that southern Europe has to go. The capital of San Marino is a frequent place for Italian tourists. Surprisingly, such a country with only 30,000 people has received more than 2 million tourists.

4. Monaco: 36,200 people.

The Principality of Monaco is located on the French Cote d 'Azur, just a few miles from the Italian border. In terms of area, Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. Different from other small countries, Monaco is a highly urbanized country and one of the most famous small countries in the world. Monaco has a high standard of living, roughly equivalent to the metropolis of neighboring France. The system of not paying income tax has attracted a large number of wealthy tax-avoidance immigrants from other European countries.

5. Liechtenstein: 36,800.

The Principality of Liechtenstein is sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland, and German is used in the country. Liechtenstein is a beautiful mountain country and ski resort, with classic buildings and quaint traditional mountain villages. The population is 36,838, including foreigners12,337, accounting for 33.5%, and the other 90% are mainly from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a landlocked country, and it and Uzbekistan are the only two dual landlocked countries in the world.

6. Andorra: Population 76,300.

Andorra lies in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. Andorra is a small buffer state established by Charlemagne Empire on the Spanish border in the 9th century to prevent Moorish harassment. Andorra used to be a remote and poor country, but later it became the first choice for tourists and European immigrants because of its extremely low tax rate and beautiful scenery. Besides skiing and mountain biking, Andorra's towns also have exquisite ancient buildings that have been preserved for centuries.

7. Brunei: 394,000.

Brunei is a small country on the coast of East Malaysia. It has unique fishery resources, adjacent to important shipping channels, and considerable oil resources are buried in the territory. This is a country rich in oil.

Brunei's oil resources are all under the sea, so most islands are in an undeveloped state. Small and exquisite diaojiao buildings are distributed on the water, in groups of three or five, forming a unique water village. Even near the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, similar stilts are common. Primitive tropical rain forests, colorful coral reefs, tranquil rivers, magnificent mosques, modern buildings, and the cultural atmosphere of Malay and China ... Brunei hides too many scenery and stories.

8. Luxembourg: Population 524,800.

Luxembourg is also a small European country, located between France, Germany and Belgium, with fairy-tale castles and small villages. The capital of the country is Luxembourg, and most citizens live in the suburbs except Echternach, a famous scenic spot with a large population. As the country with the highest per capita income and living standard in the EU, Luxembourg ranks first in the world in terms of per capita GNP and its economy is highly developed. Finance, radio and television, and steel are its three major economic pillar industries. Because of its narrow territory and numerous castles, it is also called "pocket kingdom" and "country of thousands of castles". Luxembourg ranks first in the world in per capita income, with low unemployment rate and high living standard, with an average life expectancy of 80 years. Luxembourg is one of the safest cities with the highest standard of living in the world.

9. Swaziland: 654.38+200,000 population.

Located at the junction of South Africa and Mozambique, the Kingdom of Swaziland is called "Switzerland in Africa". The Royal Helan National Park, Malora Nature Reserve and Malotia Nature Reserve in the territory have a large number of wild animals and beautiful natural scenery unaffected by human activities. White rhinoceros, lions, zebras and elephants live happily here.

10. Lesotho: 265438+ 10,000 population.

Located in South Africa, the Kingdom of Lesotho is the largest country in the world. Lesotho has a minimum altitude of over 800 meters, so it is also called "the country of the sky". It is snowy in winter, and the main recreational activities are hiking, horseback riding and skiing.

In all southern Africa, only Lesotho can enjoy skiing. Lesotho has a unique history. In order to avoid being annexed by South Africa, the then king sought protection from Britain and became a "protectorate" of Britain. It was not until the 1960s that Lesotho gained its independence.