4 smallest countries you never knew existed

There are more than 200 countries in the world. But there are states and territories on this planet we never knew existed. They occupy a small area and some of them are inhabited by just a couple of families.

Below are lists of the top ten tiniest countries with a population smaller than that of a medium-sized city or even a small village:

Palau

The Republic of Palau is an island country, which consists of more than 300 islands of different sizes. Palau is one of the most amazing places on earth. Its area is 459 sq. km with a population of 21,347 people. Its rain forests are full of unique plants and birds and its territorial waters are inhabited by 130 threatened species of shark. But the most remarkable sight in the country is the lake with over two million jellyfish in it.

Niue

Niue is a tiny island state in Oceania. Despite the truly amazing views, tourism is not popular there. Therefore, the country depends greatly on foreign aid, especially from New Zealand. The capital city is just a small village with a population fewer than 600 people. But the island has its own airport and a real supermarket, the one and only in the whole state.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The state consists of two islands: Saint Kitts and Nevis. One of the main sources of income is the economic citizenship program that allows anyone who has at least $250,000 to invest in the local sugar industry and thus obtain the status of a citizen of St. Kitts. Another way of obtaining citizenship is to purchase a property worth no less than $400,000 on either of the two islands.

The Principality of Hutt River

The Principality of Hutt River is a micro nation located in the province of the same name in Australia. It was founded by Leonard Casley, who declared his farm to be a new and independent state. Although the country is not recognized by any state, it still has its own currency, stamps, and passports. In different parts of the principality, tourists can see the busts of His Royal Highness Prince Leonard I of Hutt.

Tuvalu

Tuvalu is one of the smallest and poorest countries in the world. The economic situation of the tiny state could be even more disastrous if Tuvalu hadn’t been given the Internet domain .tv, which annually brings millions of dollars to the country’s budget.