Republic of San Marino

San
Marino is smallest independent state in Europe after the Holy See and
Monaco.

    San Marino is not a quirk of
history, but the magnificent result of the centuries-long efforts of
free community.  A
small isolate community on the top of  a mountain conceives an idea of
liberty and defends it with every means against all comers until it riceives world recognition.  

    New York  March 2^nd 1992, San Marino joins the
United Nations Organization widely acclaimed by its members.

Country name

Conventional long form:
Republic of San Marino     Conventional short form: San Marino
Local long form: Repubblica di San Marino             
Local short form: San Marino