We often see some countries are really big in their areas and population. But there is also another side of the topic which is often neglected. Yes here in below article ” Top 10 Smallest Countries In The World – Shortest Countries ” we have a detailed list of those countries which have small areas. These countries are very small even some of these are smaller than the cities of the other countries. These countries are not only fully populated but also advanced in every field of life like science and technology. Their areas are even smaller then the populated cities of the world. See in below article where these countries lie and how much area they have occupied.

Top 10 Smallest Countries In The World – Shortest Countries

10. Grenada – 344 km²

Our list starts with the biggest country of the list which has an area of 344 km². This is actually a small island which is also known as ”Island of Spice”. Grenada is one of the most beautiful islands of the world. Because of its incredible beauty this is one of the famous tourists spot of the world. A large number people across the world come here every year to see the beauty of the island. Because this beautiful land was colonized by French for a long time, therefore, the architecture and many other clue are still can be seen there.

09. Malta – 316 km²

Second biggest and ninth smallest of the list is another beautiful country, Malta. It is another island country which is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The whole state of Malta is formed by three islands. This country has a population of about 475,000. Malta is also one of the beautiful islands and considered a most visited places of the world for tourism. People across the world come here to see the beauty of the land every year. We have Malta at ninth spot in our list of smallest countries of the world.

08. Maldives – 300 km²

Next in our list is another beautiful site of the world, a very beautiful and attractive place of Indian Ocean. This is the eighth smallest country of the world and has been a colony of many countries in past. This place is also one of the most visited and most liked place by tourists of the world. The atmosphere of the country is full friendly and healthy and peaceful. What else one need if all these things he finds at a single place. Sea around the country adds more in its beauty. The whole country occupied an are of 300km² which is less than even the area of some cities of the world.

07. Saint Kitts and Nevis – 261 km²

It is easy to keep a small place neat and clean and maintain its beauty. Saint Kitts and Nevis is also one of the smallest, beautiful and neat and clean countries of the world. The country is also an island and has been occupied by Europeans for a long time. It is said by Aristotle that beauty is matter of size, we can not judge a very big thing and we also can not see the beauty of a very little thing. Same is the case with this country, its size and are adds to its beauty. It is also one of the biggest tourists attractions of the world ant its economy hardly depends upon tourism. We have this country of 261 km² at seventh place in the list.

06. Liechtenstein – 160 km²

Next in the list of smallest countries of the world is another famous and tourist attraction place of the world, Liechtenstein. A German-speaking country which is smaller than many cities of the other countries. This beautiful and remarkable country is famous for its wonderful beauty. Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria. Its economy one of the most stable state economies of the world. This country is also famous for its beauty and people across the world come here to visit it every year. They come to the country by using airports of the neighbor countries.

05. San Marino – 61 km²

With an are of 61 km² San Marino is the next smallest country of the list. Apparently it seems unbelievable that a country has only 61 km² area but you will be shocked when you will see the smallest country of the world at the top number of this list. San Marino is also considered one of the beautiful spots of the world. This is the third smallest country in Europe and fifth in all over the world. When area is less then obviously the population will also be the less and many problems which always take birth with problems of population may not be seen here. It is also one of the most visited countries of the world for tourism.

04. Tuvalu – 26 km²

Next in the list is another beautiful island of the world which is known as the Ellice Islands. Tuvalu is located in the Pacific Ocean, north east of Australia. This country has area of 26 km² due to which it falls at fourth rank in the list of smallest countries of the world. Though the place is beautiful but tourism is very limited to this island because of the difficulties of traveling and lack of many other basic facilities. The people who come there, mostly come for the sake of business or investments. The land area of the island is very narrow.

03. Nauru – 21 km²

Lets come to the top tree smallest countries of the list. At third spot of the list we have Nauru, which is also an island. This island is located in east of Australia.This is known as the smallest island country of the world. With an are of 21 km² this country ranked as the third smallest country of the world. Its area may shock some of you because it is hard to believe that a country like village is present in the world. But more shocking is this we have a country less than an area of one kilometer at first number of list.

02. Monaco – 2 km²

With a shockingly smallest area of 2 km² we have another smallest country named Monaco at the second spot of the list. This country is located on the French Riviera. Monaco is known as the home of the largest number of millionaires and billionaires per ca-pita in the world. This country is known for its many luxury goods and services industry. This can be called the favorite playground for the rich and famous persons of the world. Monaco has a population of over 36,000. This is the second smallest country of the world.

01. Vatican – 0.44 km²

Now it is time to see the smallest country of the world. At the top of the list we find Vatican. With a smallest area of 0.44 km² this village size country is at the top. The country is also known as the Holy See. Even this country is smaller than many villages of the world. In fact it is like a beautiful village. It is a small but will populated country which has every kind of people who are related with different fields of life. The country is full of every facility of life and due to its small area it is a well organized country.

This was our list of smallest countries of the world. If you have any other name or suggestion in your mind please do a comment below with some new ideas. We will appreciate your suggestions and ideas. Thanks for being here with us. Have a good time.

Top 10 Smallest Countries In The World – Shortest Countries

01. Vatican – 0.44 km²
02. Monaco – 2 km²
03. Nauru – 21 km²
04. Tuvalu – 26 km²
05. San Marino – 61 km²
06. Liechtenstein – 160 km²
07. Saint Kitts and Nevis – 261 km²
08. Maldives – 300 km²
09. Malta – 316 km²
10. Grenada – 344 km²