How can San Marino reduce emissions?

Entirely dependent on external imports for fuel and energy production, its strategy to cut emissions is to improve energy efficiency in buildings while developing infrastructure for solar power generation. One of the smallest countries in the world, San Marino depends entirely on imports for fossil fuels and energy.

What does the military do in San Marino?

Its members are full-time and have responsibility for the protection of citizens and property, and the preservation of law and order. The entire military corps of San Marino depends upon the co-operation of full-time forces and their retained (volunteer) colleagues, known as the Corpi Militari Volontari, or Voluntary Military Force.

How is San Marino governed?

Uniquely, San Marino's constitution dictates that its democratically elected legislature, the Grand and General Council, must elect two heads of state every six months. Known as the Captains Regent, they serve concurrently and with equal powers. The country's economy is mainly based on finance, industry, services, retail, and tourism.

Where is San Marino located?

San Marino is surrounded by Italy in Southern Europe, i.e. almost completely by the province of Rimini in the region of Emilia Romagna and, only on a stretch of about three kilometres in the south, by the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region. San Marino lies about ten kilometres (six miles) from the Adriatic coast at Rimini.

Does San Marino have a VAT system?

Under the European Union customs agreement, San Marino import tax is considered equivalent to the European VAT system. A separate tax on services, with a rate of 3%, has been introduced in 2011. The introduction of a true VAT system, not dissimilar from the European one, is under development.

What is San Marino known for?

Its best known is probably the Torta Tre Monti ("Cake of the Three Mountains" or "Cake of the Three Towers"), a wafer layered cake covered in chocolate depicting the Three Towers of San Marino. The country also has a small wine industry.