Trivia in San Marino

National symbols

Flag: A horizontal bicolor flag with white on the top half and light blue on the bottom half, featuring the national coat of arms in the center. White symbolizes peace and blue represents freedom.

Emblem: Centered on Mount Titano with three towers rising above, surrounded by a crown, laurel and oak branches, with a ribbon bearing the inscription 'LIBERTAS'.

Trivia & facts

• The fifth smallest country in the world, yet issues uniquely designed euro coins.
• The F1 'San Marino GP' was actually held at Imola, Italy.
• Average life expectancy is among the world's highest: 82 years for men, 85 for women.
• Instead of a defense force, it maintains only ceremonial units, but all adult males have emergency conscription obligations.
• The world's only system where two heads of state with term limits alternate every six months.
• With no VAT, duty-free shopping is popular, attracting many day-trip shoppers.
• Vehicle access to the old town is strictly limited, with cable car as the main transport.
• San Marino's postage stamps are collected worldwide for their artistic designs.
• Despite being a small nation, it has a dedicated baseball stadium and has become European champions.
• UNESCO World Heritage listing year is 2008.