Smallest country in the world: Explore the top 10 smallest

Explore the top 10 smallest countries by area and population, from Vatican City to Monaco. Discover their unique traits, rankings, and fascinating histories. List and details of the world 's smallest countries , including countries with the smallest populations and the countries with the smallest land area. The smallest island country and third- smallest country in the world is Nauru. It is the second- smallest country in the world in terms of population after Vatican City, with a population of roughly 10,000. The Smallest Countries In The World Imagine a place where you can walk from one end of the country to the other in less time than it takes to watch a movie. As unbelievable as it might seem, this is a real possibility in some of the world 's smallest countries . Vatican City is by far the world 's smallest country , with a mere total area of 0.49 km 2. The following tiniest countries are Monaco at 2.0 km 2, Nauru at 21 km 2, Tuvalu at 26 km 2, and San Marino at 61 km 2. The remaining 10 are ...