Mysterious European country of San Marino – tiny landlocked nation you’ve never heard of that’s competing in Eurovision

OF ALL the countries in the world, San Marino is the fifth smallest but has a lot to boast about.

Completely landlocked and surrounded by Italy, San Marino is the world’s oldest surviving sovereign state.

AlamyMuch of San Marino boasts amazing views of the surrounding landscape[/caption] AlamyThe Old town features lots of cobbled paths and pretty buildings[/caption] AlamyIt is very easy to walk around the city[/caption]

It is close to the Adriatic Coast and the closest Italian city is Rimini.