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Dec 2021
11:48pm, 7 Dec 2021
6,148 posts
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jennyh
Hi 1500ers, sorry for the much delayed round up.
I had initially hoped to do something a bit more seasonal, but time and inspiration escapes me, so I’ve opted instead to go with the world’s smallest countries*.
Vatican City
The world's smallest sovereign state both in area (44 hectares) and population (about 1000) is proof that small doesn't equate with uninteresting or uninfluential. It also packs a serious cultural punch. St Peter's Basilica is a baroque masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel is gloriously painted by Michelangelo and the Vatican Museums house the world's richest art collection.
1 Hanvet 1,751.0 127.8 27.6%
2 MAD Superman 1,640.6 122 19.5%
3 Yumee 1,637.8 106.1 19.3%
4 DingDocMerrily 1,634.7 129.2 19.1%
5 clare1976 1,613.7 127.3 17.6%
6 minardi 1,606.9 118.6 17.1%
7 Jenni-far-far 1,593.2 104.9 16.1%
8 PAJ89 1,582.7 153.5 15.3%
9 slowblonde 1,577.6 82.2 14.9%
10 annadav 1,569.8 129.7 14.4%
11 phantom ranch 1,545.9 113.7 12.6
Monaco
This mini-state on the French Riviera is a tad over two square kilometres (and counting, thanks to land reclamation) but packs in the world's densest population and a surprising array of sights, including a palace, cathedral, several delightful gardens, the excellent Oceanographic Museum and, of course, its famous casino. This is certainly the most glamorous of small countries: sunny, immaculately kept and tempting with every extravagance
12 Ness 1,514.5 130.2 10.3%
13 Toks 1,511.1 114 10.1%
14 Tikka 1,497.2 175.1 9.1%
15 CasB 1,492.1 84.6 8.7%
16 CogNoscensme AHA 1,489.2 105.8 8.5%
17 torey 1,483.6 152.5 8.1%
18 Pompey Paul 1,475.6 161.2 7.5%
19 Batmansdad 1,467.3 92.5 6.9%
20 Nicola Stevenson 1,464.4 108.1 6.7%
21 Lea 1,454.3 155.9 6.0%
22 Hills of Death (HOD) 1,425.6 135.2 3.9
Tuvalu
This sleepy assortment of three islands and six atolls only musters 26 square kilometres of land. It lies halfway between Queensland and Hawaii, and is so remote it gets just a couple of thousand visitors a year. Travellers hankering after an eco-getaway of low-key accommodation, individual exploration and a complete absence of cruises and tours will be happy to snorkel in the lagoons and soak up the laidback charm
23 mol 1,413.8 125.9 3.0%
24 alisterrobson 1,411.3 132 2.8%
25 mr d 1,407.3 99.4 2.5%
26 Podkin 1,405.2 133.6 2.4%
27 faithfulred 1,388.2 120.8 1.1%
28 Cheeky’s Dad 1,386.2 126.5 1.0%
29 Tiggers mate Roo 1,372.9 149.3 0.0%
30 jennyh 1,369.0 120 -0.3%
31 PedroCorre! 1,368.4 104 -0.3%
32 Peregrinator 1,355.9 117 -1.2%
33 Snoot 1,317.9 100.2 -4.0
San Marino
Founded in 301, this enclave in northern Italy is the world's oldest sovereign nation and the last survivor among the independent states that once existed across Italy. At 61 square kilometres, it managesseveral towns and some rugged scenery, plus some spectacular outcrops topped by castles. Its eponymous capital is World Heritage-listed; visit the Museo di Stato for an overview of this curious nation's history
34 The_Saint 1,311.4 74.7 -4.5%
35 self-transcender 1,284.5 115.3 -6.4%
36 Pikelet 1,284.0 93.6 -6.5%
37 Dudie 1,243.3 100 -9.4%
38 Akkers 1,225.3 104.1 -10.7%
39 westmoors 1,222.4 83.1 -11.0%
40 Nelly 1,217.0 82.7 -11.3%
41 brucie13 1,185.4 104.3 -13.6%
42 JimO66 1,183.0 89.9 -13.8%
43 StuartM 1,171.5 37.8 -14.7%
44 JEB 1,114.8 39.7 -18.8
Liechtenstein
This splinter of a country lodges in the flanks of Austria and Switzerland, and shares the Rhine Valley and splendid alpine scenery, making it an unusual place for jaded travellers to ski, hike or mountain bike. The high-altitude Prince's Way is an epic yet uncrowded walk. Snow-backed, 12th-century Vaduz Castle above the capital is a stunning sight, though it's closed to the public
45 Finch 1,112.5 64.1 -19.0%
46 dpfleet 1,104.3 49.1 -19.6%
47 Not a Real Runner 1,081.4 39.7 -21.2%
48 Miss Honey 1,061.3 75.4 -22.7%
49 julian hoare 1,055.9 0 -23.1%
50 markoid 1,055.2 80.1 -23.1%
51 bonners 1,004.7 128.1 -26.8%
52 Mascott 937.2 56.8 -31.7%
53 TBR (TheBeardRunner) 936.3 50.5 -31.8%
54 Garfield 832.1 40.4 -39.4%
55 IanS 806.5 36.8 -41.2%
Marshall Islands
Though independent, this Pacific nation is a US-associated state, with America underpinning its economy and currency. It has over a thousand islands and 29 coral atolls; Bikini Atoll became infamous for atom-bomb testing, and gave the swimwear its name. This is a scuba-diving mecca, especially for sunken World War II ships, including an aircraft carrier. It's also a great destination for surfing, kite-boarding and deep-sea fishing
56 HappyG(rrr) 801.8 53.9 -41.6%
57 Minnie Mad 793.9 34.8 -42.2%
58 Richard-M 723.5 52.5 -47.3%
59 Pixxy 643.2 56.5 -53.1%
60 _andy 547.7 37.6 -60.1%
61 Shadow 501.8 55.6 -63.4%
62 ziggyv 484.9 55.5 -64.7%
63 Bez-head 473.9 20.3 -65.5%
64 PK 471.4 4.9 -65.7%
65 Dave_K 468.4 18.2 -65.9%
66 redeaston 401.4 0 -70.8%
67 The Terminator 354 0 -74.2%
68 Neilio 165.1 7.1 -88.0%
69 Maclennane 151.2 3.3 -89.0%
70 Huntsman 149.4 0 -89.1%
71 Jigs 57.8 1.7 -95.8%
(* I know there are varying definitions of what is the smallest country, so apologies if this list isn’t entirely accurate)
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Dec 2021
8:21am, 8 Dec 2021
16,350 posts
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Garfield
Thanks for the very interesting roundup jennyh! 
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Dec 2021
8:44am, 8 Dec 2021
3,798 posts
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Snoot
Thanks jennyh 🤗
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Dec 2021
11:14am, 8 Dec 2021
289 posts
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torey
That's an incredible roundup Jenny! Thanks for putting in what must have been a fair amount of time.
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Dec 2021
11:24am, 8 Dec 2021
36,105 posts
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Hills of Death (HOD)
Thanks Jen looks like I’m gonna make it
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Dec 2021
11:30am, 8 Dec 2021
18,365 posts
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Ness
That's very interesting. Thanks, jennyh. I have visited Vatican City, Monaco and San Marino off of that list. Monaco surprised me. Didn't think I'd find it interesting because I didn't want to go to the casino and have no interest in the Grand Prix but the exotic gardens were a beautiful gem that were well worth visiting.
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Dec 2021
11:33am, 8 Dec 2021
43,929 posts
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DingDocMerrily
i love the diverse nature of the roundups. Thanks Jenny another interesting month
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Dec 2021
1:11pm, 8 Dec 2021
2,268 posts
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bonners
Excellent thank you Jenny. I was secretly hoping for Liechtenstein when I saw the list
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Dec 2021
3:08pm, 8 Dec 2021
34,471 posts
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Toks
Thanks for the round up Jenny 😀😀😀
I haven’t done any running since the marathon over two weeks ago, I think crawling or running 100 marathons for 15 years or so will take its toll lol 😂 so I guess I will rest for a while then. I am still walking and moving the knackered body lol 😆
Well done to everyone xxx
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Dec 2021
8:17pm, 8 Dec 2021
2,267 posts
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IanS
Thanks for the round up Jenny, very interesting!
I've had no chance of making it over the line for a few months now, but hopefully start again next year
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