City of San Marino

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is City of San Marino?Western slopes of Monte Titano, Republic of San Marino, Southern Europe
2. How many people live in City of San Marino?4,118 people (2023 estimate)
3. How big is City of San Marino?7 km² (approximately 2.7 square miles)
4. What is the capital of City of San Marino?City of San Marino
5. When was City of San Marino built?301 AD (Republic of San Marino)
6. Why is the city built on a mountain?The mountain gives the city great views and helped protect it from enemies for many centuries. This helped the republic stay independent for a very long time.

Captain Regent: One of two heads of state who jointly lead the Republic of San Marino for a six-month term.
Palazzo Pubblico: The main public building in the City of San Marino, serving as the town hall and government seat.
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