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People & Places
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San Marino
San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is completely surrounded by Italy.*San Marino is the world’s oldest republic. It was founded in 301 AD by a man named Saint Marinus. It has remained independent for over 1,700 years.
About 34,000 people live in San Marino. The official language is Italian. The country uses the euro and even makes its own euro* coins.
Tourism is one of the country’s most important industries. Every year, millions of tourists visit to enjoy its historic streets and beautiful mountain views.
Mount Titano
San Marino sits on top of Mount Titano. Three famous towers stand on the mountain’s peaks. The historic city and mountain are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.*
No Airport, No Army
San Marino has no airport and no regular army. Visitors must travel by road through Italy to enter the country. It relies on Italy for defense.
* San Marino <나라> 산마리노
* Italy <나라> 이탈리아 (Italian 이탈리아어)
* euro 유로 (유럽의 화폐 단위)
* Mount Titano 티타노 산
* UNESCO World Heritage Site 유네스코 세계문화유산
Discussion Questions
Q1: What makes San Marino special compared to other countries?
Q2: What can tourists see and enjoy in San Marino?
Q3: Would you like to visit a small country like San Marino? Why or why not?
Q4: Do you prefer visiting historic cities or places with beautiful nature? Why?
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