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1. According to legend, this tiny nation owes its independence to Charlemagne in 803AD. Full sovereignty was only granted to it in 1993. Which nation?
2. Europe's smallest republic, San Marino, lies in the eastern foothills of the Apennines, totally enclosed by Italy. It was settled around 300AD by Marino. What was his profession?
3. Members of the Grimaldi dynasty have ruled tiny Monaco since medieval times. The most famous incident involving them was the fairytale marriage of Prince Rainier and movie star Grace Kelly. Tragedy struck though and Princess Grace died in a car accident. In which year?
4. The small Arab nation of Bahrain relies heavily on oil revenue to survive. It maintains close links with its big neighbour, Saudi Arabia. A physical link also exists between the two nations. What is it?
5. The Cook Islands, covering just 93 sq. miles, were discovered by James Cook in 1773. They became a British protectorate in 1888 but then became a territory of which country in 1901?
6. The 2.5 sq. miles of the colony of Gibraltar has long been a disputed territory. From the Moors to the Dutch to the British and Spanish. What was the treaty, signed in 1713, that recognised Gibraltar as a British colony?
7. The Isle of Man is a small island midway between England and Ireland. It is a crown dependency, has low taxes, its own money and parliament. The parliament being one of the oldest in the world. What is the parliament called?
8. The tiny principality of Liechtenstein is an independent nation, although it does use Swiss money still. One odd incident occurred in 1866 when it sent 14 men to fight for Austria against Italy in the Tyrol. What was the incident?
9. The world's smallest independent state is Vatican City State. Popes have lived there since the fifth Century. One of its biggest attractions are the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. What was his surname?
10. The tiny Pitcairn Islands are located some 4,800 miles from New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean. It was originally settled by Polynesians but was re-inhabited by whom, in the 1700s?
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