National Day of San Marino

It is one of the world’s smallest countries. The San Marino constitution was drafted in 1600, in Latin, and comprises a series of six books, referred to as The Statutes of 1600. In 1607, a paid postal service was opened to all residents for San Marino. This ancient, landlocked city-state in the centre of Italy can’t claim any sporting prowess, but it does boast an excellent diplomatic record and Abraham Lincoln as a fan. Apparently, the country has never refused asylum to the persecuted. Most notably, Giuseppe Garibaldi sought safety within the fortress walls of San Marino in 1849, when he found himself surrounded by three enemy armies.

It is not a member of the EU or Eurozone, but uses the Euro as its currency. The Investiture of the New Captains Regent is a public holiday in San Marino that takes place twice a year: on April 1st and October 1st.