Capital: San Marino Area: 60 sq km Population: 25, 061 (July 1999 estimated) Currency: Italian lira Form of government: republic; unicameral Great and General Council or Consiglio Grande e Generale (60 seats; members are elected by direct popular vote to serve five-year terms);  the popularly elected parliament (Great and General Council) selects two of its members to serve as the Captains Regent (cochiefs of state) for a six-month period; they preside over meetings of the Great and General Council and its cabinet (Congress of State) which has ten other members, all selected by the Great and General Council Languages: Italian Religion: Roman Catholic National holiday: Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic, 3 September

Pictures from San Marino

Links:

• Central Bank of San Marino (Istituto di Credito Sammarinese)
• City of San Marino
• Alleanza Popolare Per Internet - informations about country, regional politics, culture, science and law Informazioni, cultura, politica, societa e un pizzico di ironia per tutto cio che riguarda la Repubblica di San Marino.
• Info San Marino
• Republic of San Marino - introduction to the Republic of San Marino: its monuments, history, and culture.
• San Marino Site - offers information about tourism, history, institutions, trade and business, and production and services.
• Grand Hotel San Marino