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        Tiny Countries You Never knew Existed

        Sao Tome and Principe

        Sao Tome and Principe off Africa's west coast is only 372 square miles, but it has Impressive, undamaged nature, rich in biodiverse species. The amazing needle-like volcanic peak Pico Cao Grande rises 1,000 feet into the air. The islands are home to only around 200,000 people today.

        San Marino

        Only 23 square miles with a population of just 34,000, the little-known country of San Marino, surrounded by Italy, is the world's fifth smallest country. With the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Titano, the country is said to be the oldest republic in the world.

        Dominica

        Dominica covers only 290 square miles, with some of the best diving in the Caribbean, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of volcanic Morme Trois Pitons National Park. In Dominica, you'll see rainforests, waterfalls, and coastal views. The island is also home to the only remaining population of the Kalinago, who are part of the island's 74, 900 inhabitants.

        Kiribati

        This Pacific island country 33 coral islands is 313 square-miles, but it's the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres (半球). The country's 109, 000 residents live in only 21 of the islands see this tropical paradise before it is no longer--rising seas are threatening to swallow the country whole.

    1. (1) Which country has the smallest population?
      A . Sao Tome and Principe. B . San Marin. C . Dominica. D . Kiribati.
    2. (2) What can one see in both San Marino and Dominica?
      A . Volcanoes. B . World heritage sites. C . Views of the Caribbean. D . Waterfalls.
    3. (3) Which is true of Kiribati?
      A . It is rich in biodiverse species. B . It is surrounded by Italy. C . It is home to the Kalinago. D . It is disappearing.

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