All of this leads some to claim that they are the smallest nation in the world, with an area of at best a couple of buildings and a population generally stated as three people (although ...

Full of beautiful landscapes and historical treasures, these are the 10 smallest countries in the world. And you can visit them in under 24 hours!

In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The Vatican was established as an independent country on Feb. 11, 1929.

The previous official world’s smallest park was Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, which helped inspire the Japanese contender that officially took the title on Tuesday, according to Guinness.