The Article Details the history of The Vatican, Monaco, Nauru,
Tuvalu, and San Marino 1. Vatican CitySize: 0.17 sq. mi. (0.44
km²) Population: 783 (2005 census) Location: Rome, Italy The
Vatican, as everyone knows, is the seat of power for the
Catholic Religion. It is the size of a golf course and doesn't
even have a street address throughout the 'nation.' Size: 0.8
sq. mi. (1.96 km²) Population: 35,657 (2006 estimate) Location:
French Riviera on the Mediterranean Monaco is protected by
France--originally they were to become part of France if the
prince of Monaco did not have an heir--guess what? He did, now
their independent and a popular tourist spot for the rich. Their
economy is based largely on gambling. 3. NauruSize: 8 sq. mi (21
km²) Population: 13,005 (2005 estimate) Location: Western
Pacific Ocean Nauru is the world's smallest Island nation and
was once one of the richest nations (per capita) in the world,
thanks to its phosphate reserves..but unfortunately for them,
the phosphates ran out and they i