Festival customs in San Marino, a small European country

The Republic of San Marino (Italian: Repubblica di San Marino) is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is located in southern Europe and eastern on the Italian Peninsula. The entire country is surrounded by Italy and is one country, China. The terrain is dominated by Mount Titano (738 meters above sea level) in the middle, from which the hills extend to the southwest, and the northeast is a plain, through which the San Marino River, Marano River, etc. flow. It has a subtropical Mediterranean climate.

San Marino stamps are only valid domestically, and most of them are sold to philatelic enthusiasts, forming a source of income.

San Marino's industry and commerce mainly include banking, electronics manufacturing and ceramics manufacturing, while agricultural products are wine and cheese. The country became a member of the United Nations in 1992.

time zone

East District 1 (UTC+1), 1 hour earlier than GMT; 7 hours later than Beijing Time.

name

Legend has it that in the second half of the 3rd century AD, Marino lived on Albert Island in present-day Dalmatian Islands in Yugoslavia. He was a stonemason and made a living by collecting stones. Because he promoted Christianity and opposed feudal rule at that time, he was persecuted by feudal lords. In order to avoid misfortune, he sailed away from his hometown, crossed the Adriatic Sea, and came to Mount Titano. He lived in a cave on the cliff. He continued to rely on quarrying for a living, promoted Christianity to pagans, and fasted and prayed. Eliminate disasters for people and be regarded as a saint by people. Later, he accepted batches of people who had fled here to escape persecution by feudal lords and the Inquisition, and gradually formed a "Masons Commune." Later, the "Masons Commune" proclaimed the establishment of the Republic, and Marino was regarded as the founder of the country. In memory of him, people named the country the Republic of San Marino, and the city where Marino was first settled and later formed was designated as the capital of the country, also named "San Marino City".

flag

The San Marino flag is rectangular, with a ratio of length to width of 4:3. The flag surface consists of two parallel and equal horizontal rectangles, white and light blue, from top to bottom. The center of the flag is the national emblem pattern. White symbolizes white snow and purity; light blue symbolizes blue sky. National flags without national emblem are used for informal occasions.

national emblem

The national emblem of San Marino is surrounded by oak trees and laurel branches and has a blue heart-shaped emblem in the center.

The three white towers in the middle of the emblem are called Sampini, and they represent the three castles on Mount Titano Peak. The white tower is covered with white ostrich feathers and is a symbol of the Apennine Peninsula. The green peaks under the white towers indicate that San Marino is a small country built on the mountains. The top of the national emblem is painted with a golden jewel-encrusted duchess crown, implying that San Marino was once the sanctuary of the Italian Duke of Marbino; the white sash at the lower end of the national emblem has the words "Freedom" implying the Statue of Liberty, which reminds people of people who fled to San Marino to seek asylum during the Italian War. On July 22, 2011, the national emblem pattern in the center of the national flag was revised.

national flower

San Marino's national flower is Cyclamen.

Cyclamen, whose Latin scientific name is cyclamen, is a perennial herb with flowering periods in winter and spring. Originated in the China-Guangxi coast and southern Europe, it has been cultivated for more than 300 years. Germany was the center of cultivation in the 18th century and later became popular throughout Europe. As horticulturists continue to improve varieties, they have gradually become a world-wide ornamental flower.

Cyclamen is a low-temperature flower that likes cold, cool and humid climate, with suitable temperatures ranging from 15℃ to 18℃. Therefore, the mountainous country of San Marino is the ideal growth environment for cyclamen.

capital

San Marino City, the capital of San Marino, is located on the western slope of Titano Mountain in the middle of the border. The urban area is full of green trees, beautiful scenery, mild climate, fresh air, many scenic spots and historic sites, making tourism rich. The city of San Marino is built on the slopes of Titano. The city's population is less than 5000. Castles, churches, and houses are scattered high and low, hidden in the thick green woods. Standing in front of the castle on top of Titano Mountain, look around and look around the world customs network. To the east is the Adriatic Sea with vast blue waves, which is vast and boundless; to the north, west and south, mountains, flat plains, stone hills, and mound overlap and undulating, and vineyards and orchards are everywhere. Some milky white houses are dotted in it, giving a unique poetic look.

stamp industry

Exquisite stamp albums, first day covers and San Marino coins are one of the important sources of tourism revenue.

It is also world-renowned for its novel and advanced postal services, stamps and ancient fee coins. Commemorative stamps and stamped envelopes were first issued in Italy in 1894, making them a major industry in the country. All 10 post offices across the country sell commemorative stamps and depositable coins (including "legal valuable gold coins"), and since 1979, a postmark has been used in the Holy Territory.

F1 San Marino Station

The annual San Marino Grand Prix marks the beginning of Formula One racing's "European Tour". This is the first stop of the European Tour event. Based on the results of the drivers in each overseas race, the results of this race can be roughly predicted. The San Marino Imola Circuit was built in the 1950s and is located in northern Italy, within the Kingdom of San Marino. The original track length was 4.96 kilometers, and few large-scale events were held. As many new F1 tracks had emerged at that time, it had to be rebuilt to meet the needs of Formula One.

In F1 racing, the San Marino Grand Prix was named after San Marino, although it was not held in San Marino. San Marino's own area is too small to accommodate its own Grand Prix. The competition was held at the Autodromo Enzo Dino Ferrari in the Italian town of Imola, about 100 kilometers northwest of San Marino.

Festival

New Year: January 1

Epiphany: January 6

Liberation Day and St. Agatha Day: February 5

Inauguration Day of the new consul: April 1

Easter: April 17

San Marino International Labor Day: May 1

Eucharist Day: June 15

The day when the fascist regime fell: July 28

Assumption Day: August 15

San Marino Day and Republic Day: September 3

Inauguration Day of the new consul: October 1

Halloween: November 1

Holy Spirit Pregnancy Day: December 8

Christmas: December 25

St. Stephen's Day: December 26

Visa

Countries that do not have actual border inspections with Schengen neighbors and can also enter at will with Schengen visas include Andorra, Vatican, San Marino, and Monaco. In accordance with the Schengen Agreement, territorial inspections are cancelled among Schengen countries in principle (the right to spot checks and restore comprehensive inspections if necessary), and accordingly, all Schengen countries implement unified visa and border inspection policies. At the same time, with a Schengen visa from one Schengen country, you can enter/stay/exit any other Schengen country, and you can also not go to the country that issued the visa. Traveling to and from different Schengen countries will not leave a record on passports and visas.