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It depends on the definition of the term "country". The smallest sovereign body in the world is debated. Some people argue that the Sovereign Military Order of Malta is the smallest. It has zero land area other than existing in two buildings. However not all nations view it as a sovereign country. The answer most widely accepted is Vatican City. It occupies 4,859 sq/mi and has approx 830 inhabitants.
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Lao0.2 square miles - The world's smallest state, the Vatican has a population of 770, none of whom are permanent residents. The tiny country which surrounds St. Peter's Basilica is the spiritual center for the world's Roman Catholics (over 1 billion strong). Also known as the Holy See, Vatican City is surrounded by Rome, Italy.
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Yes, Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. It is an island city-state located in Southeast Asia.
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