List of 7 Countries Smaller Than Indian Cities

Do you know that there are countries in the world which are smaller than Indian cities? Yes, that is right. There are countries with their own government, flag, currency which are even smaller than some of the major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or even Kolkata. This may seem hard to believe but the figures show it. There are a total of 195 recognised countries in the world but only a few of them gain the title of being the smallest. Firstly, let's find out how big are some of the major Indian cities, then individually we will compare them with these smaller countries.

How Big Are Indian Cities?

Here are the official areas of some of the major Indian cities:

7 Countries Smaller Than Indian Cities

1. Vatican City 

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Vatican City is the world's smallest fully independent nation-state. It is a landlocked country surrounded by Rome, Italy, and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Its total area is just 0.44 sq km. Vatican City is also the world's least populous sovereign nation, with just around 500 to 800 residents.

To give you an idea: Kolkata is about 465 times bigger than Vatican City. Even a small area of any Indian city is larger than this entire country.

2. Monaco 

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Monaco covers just 2 sq km. It sits on the coast of southern France, next to the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is roughly the size of New York's Central Park. At its narrowest point, it is only 382 yards wide.

Mumbai at 603 sq km is about 300 times larger than Monaco. Yet Monaco is one of the richest countries in the world. It is famous for its Formula 1 race and luxury hotels.

3. Nauru 

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Nauru covers just 21 square kilometres and is located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is the world's smallest island nation and the smallest independent republic. It also has no official capital city, which makes it unique among all countries in the world.

Kolkata at 206 sq km is about 10 times the size of Nauru. Mumbai is about 29 times larger.

4. Tuvalu 

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Tuvalu is spread across just 25.8 square kilometres. It is a chain of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. The highest point in the whole country is only 4.5 metres above sea level.

Chennai at 426 sq km is about 16 times the size of Tuvalu. Scientists are worried that Tuvalu may be submerged under the ocean in the future because of rising sea levels caused by climate change.

5. San Marino

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San Marino covers 61 sq km and is a landlocked country completely surrounded by Italy. It has a history of independence dating all the way back to 301 AD, making it one of the oldest republics in the world.

Kolkata at 206 sq km is more than three times the size of San Marino. Delhi at 1,484 sq km is about 24 times bigger.

6. Liechtenstein 

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Liechtenstein covers 160 square kilometres and is tucked between Switzerland and Austria in the Alps. It is one of only two countries in the world that are completely surrounded by other landlocked countries.

Kolkata at 206 sq km is bigger than Liechtenstein. Mumbai at 603 sq km is about four times its size. Despite being so small, Liechtenstein has one of the highest incomes per person in the world.

7. Marshall Islands

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The Marshall Islands covers 181 square kilometres and is made up of over 1,000 small islands in the central Pacific Ocean. It is a fully independent country and a member of the United Nations.

Kolkata at 206 sq km is larger than the Marshall Islands. Delhi at 1,484 sq km is about 8 times its size.

Size does not decide how important a place is. Vatican City has influence across the entire world because of the Catholic Church. Monaco is one of the wealthiest nations on Earth. Liechtenstein is known for its strong economy. These tiny countries prove that a small piece of land can still make a big difference. At the same time, this comparison shows how large Indian cities really are.