The 11 smallest countries in the world
To be considered a country, it must possess four essential elements: territory, population, government, and sovereignty. Crucially, it must be officially recognized by other countries around the world before it can truly be considered a country. But when you hear the word "country," many people might think it must encompass a large area. But in reality, there are also many interesting, small countries on this planet waiting for outsiders to experience it.