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Which sovereign country is enclaved entirely within Italy but is not Vatican City?
Answer
San Marino
San Marino is a sovereign enclave located entirely within Italy, positioned on the slopes of the Apennine Mountains. It's one of only three sovereign enclaves in the world.
💡 Did you know?
San Marino is the world's oldest surviving sovereign state and European microstate.
Other options people guess
- Liechtenstein
- Malta
- Cyprus
Topics
- Borders
- Enclaves
- Europe
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