San Marino is considered a large nation due to its total area. Its total land area is 61 km² (about 24 mi²). The continental shelf of San Marino is approximately 0 km². San Marino is in Europe. Europe is a continent whose borders date back to ancient times. European countries include the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malta and the Vatican, among others. San Marino borders Italy. San Marino is a landlocked country. The average altitude range of San Marino is 433 m (1,417 ft).

Neighbors
The total length of land borders of San Marino is 37 kilometers (~14 miles). San Marino shares 1 unique land border with its neighboring territory – Italy. The length of this border is 39 km.

Cities
The capital of San Marino is San Marino. The largest cities in San Marino are San Marino, Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore.

Elevation
The average altitude range of San Marino is 433 m (1,417 ft). The highest point of San Marino is Monte Titano with an official height of 755 m (2,477 ft). The lowest point of San Marino is the Ausa River. It is 55 m (180 ft) above sea level. The difference in altitude between the highest (Monte Titano) and the lowest (Ausa River) point of San Marino is 700 m (2 ft).

Area
The total land area of San Marino is 61 km² (about 24 mi²). and the total Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is 0 km² (~0 mi²). The continental shelf of San Marino is approximately 0 km². Including the landmass and the EEZ, the total area of San Marino is approximately 61 km² (~24 mi²). San Marino is considered a large nation due to its total area.

Forest and farmland
1 km² of the territory of San Marino is covered with forests, and forest areas account for 2% of the total land area. In San Marino there are 10 km² of arable land, which makes up 16% of the total area of the country.