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Monaco or San Marino?

Which of these two micronations...
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1. Became independent in 301 AD?
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From the Roman Empire.
2. Borders the Mediterranean Sea?
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San Marino is landlocked by Italy.
3. Has a monarchy?
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4. Has a national football team which is a member of FIFA and UEFA?
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Monaco has a national football team which has not joined FIFA or UEFA and therefore does not in participate in major international tournaments.
5. Has a population lower than 50,000?
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Monaco has 38,300 inhabitants and San Marino has 33,344.
6. Has never won a medal at the Olympic Games?
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...despite both competing.
7. Is not a member of the EU?
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8. Has a GDP per capita of over 180,000 US dollars?
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9. Is the least visited country in Europe?
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San Marino received 84,000 visitors in 2018 whereas Monaco received 347,000 according to UNWTO: https://bit.ly/3gW47t2
10. Has won the Eurovision Song Contest?
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Monaco won in 1971 with the song "Un banc, un arbre, une rue" by Séverine. They declined to host the following year.
11. Relies on another country for its defence?
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Monaco relies on France and San Marino on Italy.
12. Bans its citizens from gambling?
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Although famous for gambling, Monaco only allows this for tourists and foreign residents.
13. Shares its name with its capital city?
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San Marino City is the capital of San Marino, Monaco is a city-state and is its own capital.
14. Uses the euro?
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As per agreement with the Council of the European Union.
15. Made Abraham Lincoln an honorary citizen?
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In 1861, Abraham Lincoln sent a letter to San Marino saying, "Although your dominion is small, nevertheless your State is one of the most honoured throughout history…". In response, they granted him citizenship.
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