Whenever we talk about the increasing population of the world, China and India are mentioned which hold the top positions in terms of population across the world. The population figures of every region of these countries are very large. But you will be surprised to know that there are many countries in the world whose population is less than that of your village or city. The population here is equal to the name. You may also be wondering whether there are countries whose population is less than that of a city. So let us know about those countries of the world which have the lowest population.
Sealand
Sealand is considered the smallest country in the world, but it is not recognized as a country at the international level. The population of this country is about 50 and it is as big as a basketball field. This country stands on two pillars in the sea and is located at a distance of about 11 kilometers from the Suffolk coast of England. It was built by Britain during the Second World War. This country has been occupied by many people, but in 2012 Roy Bates independently became its Prince. After Roy's death, his son Michael ruled. Michael issued postage stamps, passports, and currency during his rule. Michael's mother's picture is on the currency. Also, this country has its flag.
Vatican City
Vatican City is considered to be the smallest country in the recognized world, which is located in the continent of Europe. The area of this country is only 44 hectares and the population here is around 800. This country is considered the most sacred place for the Christian community because it is the center of the Roman Catholic Church. The reason for this is that it is the residence of the Bishop of Rome or rather the Pope. Apart from having its army, it has its post office department, coins, radio, railways, etc. The Vatican is an internationally recognized country. Apart from this, the tombs, museums, and churches here are quite famous to visit.
Niue country
The country of Niue is as beautiful to look at as its population is equally comforting. With a population of just 1654 people live here. Knowing this, perhaps the same question might have come to your mind, how can this happen, but it is true!
Tuvalu
After Vatican City comes the name of Tuvalu, where the least number of people live. It is an island in the Central Pacific, in Polynesia. If we look at the population of the entire country, only about 11 thousand people live here and the area here is 26 square kilometers.
San Marino
San Marino is located in Europe, surrounded by Italy. The population of this country is about 33 thousand and it is spread over 61 square kilometers. The official language of San Marino is Italian. San Marino's economy depends heavily on industry and tourism. Many things in this country attract tourists.
Palau
It is also in the Pacific Ocean and is a group of islands. It is said that there are 340 islands in this island group and the population here is only about 21 thousand. This country is also quite famous from a tourism point of view.
Liechtenstein
It is a German-speaking country. This is a 25 km long country between Austria and Switzerland. It is known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes, and villages connected by a network of trails. The population here is 38,250.
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