Difference between revisions of "San Marino"
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Revision as of 14:56, April 16, 2008
San Marino is a tiny European country. Entirely surrounded by Italy, it is the oldest republic in the world. It is also the third smallest country in Europe. It was founded in 301 AD by a Saint Marinus, a Christian who was seeking religious freedom from the Roman Empire.
In 1993, its national soccer team scored the fastest ever goal in World Cup competition, against England, after eight seconds of play, though they then lost the match by 1 goal to 7.