Sure, here is a list of the top 10 smallest countries in the world by land area, along with some details about each: Top 10. Malta
- Area: 122 square miles (316 square kilometers)
- Population: About 514,000
- Location: Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy
- Language: Maltese, English
- Facts: Rich in history with numerous fortresses and megalithic temples, and known for its vibrant culture and nightlife.
Top 9. Maldives
- Area: 115 square miles (298 square kilometers)
- Population: About 557,000
- Location: Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India
- Language: Dhivehi
- Facts: Famous for its over-water bungalows and coral atolls, and a popular luxury tourist destination.
Top 8. Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Area: 101 square miles (261 square kilometers)
- Population: About 53,000
- Location: West Indies in the Caribbean
- Language: English
- Facts: Known for its cloud-shrouded mountains and beaches, as well as its history tied to sugar plantations.
Top 7. Marshall Islands
- Area: 70 square miles (181 square kilometers)
- Population: About 59,000
- Location: Central Pacific Ocean
- Language: Marshallese, English
- Facts: Comprises 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands, and has historical ties to World War II and nuclear testing.
Top 6. Liechtenstein
- Area: 62 square miles (160 square kilometers)
- Population: About 39,000
- Location: Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland and Austria
- Language: German
- Facts: Known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes, and a strong financial sector.
Top 5. San Marino
- Area: 24 square miles (61 square kilometers)
- Population: About 34,000
- Location: Enclosed by Italy
- Language: Italian
- Facts: One of the world’s oldest republics, founded in A.D. 301.
Top 4. Tuvalu
- Area: 10 square miles (26 square kilometers)
- Population: About 11,000
- Location: Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia
- Language: Tuvaluan, English
- Facts: Known for its low elevation, making it vulnerable to sea level rise.
Top 3. Nauru
- Area: 8.1 square miles (21 square kilometers)
- Population: About 10,800
- Location: Central Pacific Ocean
- Language: Nauruan, English
- Facts: It is the least visited country in the world, and phosphate mining has historically been the major economic activity.
Top 2. Monaco
- Area: 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers)
- Population: About 39,000
- Location: French Riviera in Western Europe
- Language: French
- Facts: Known for its luxurious casinos, yacht-lined harbor, and prestigious Grand Prix motor race.
Top 1. Vatican City
- Area: 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers)
- Population: About 800
- Location: An enclave within Rome, Italy
- Language: Italian, Latin
- Facts: It is the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope.
