You Won’t Believe How Small These 25 Countries Are
11. Marshall Islands
Area: 181 square km. This group of 1,156 islands in the Pacific ocean is a sovereign state although the US provides defense, social services, and funding.
12. Federated States of Micronesia
Area: 702 square km. This small Pacific island country is in free association with the US meaning the United States provides defense, funding, social services.
13. Grenada
Area: 344 square km. Grenada has come to be known as the “Island of Spice” due to its export of nutmeg and mace.
14. São Tomé and Príncipe
Area: 964 square km. Consisting of two islands, São Tomé and Príncipe is the smallest Portuguese speaking nation in the world, and the second smallest country in Africa.
15. Palau
Area: 459 square km. This small Pacific nation is in free association with the US meaning it receives defense, funding, and social services from its larger partner.