These countries that are smaller than Delhi will leave you awestruck

Vatican (Area: 0.44 square kilometre)

Also known as the country of the Pope, Vatican is the centre of the Catholic Church and home to St. Peter's Basilica. It came into existence on 11 February 1929 by the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and Italy.

Monaco (Area: 2 square kilometre)

Situated at the French Riviera, Monaco is the world's second-smallest country with an area of around 2 square kilometres. It is considered one of the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world.

Malta (Area: 316 square kilometre)

It comprises three islands - Gozo, Comino and Malta. Experts claim that Malta is inhabited since 5900 BC.

Grenada (Area: 344 square kilometre)

Located in the Caribbean, it is also known as "The Island of Spice". It was the colony of France between 1649 to 1763. Like India, cricket is the most popular sport in Grenada.

Nauru (Area: 21 square kilometre)

Earlier known as Pleasure Island, Nauru is the world's smallest island country. It is famous for its phosphate resources.

Liechtenstein (Area: 160 square kilometre)

The German-speaking country, Liechtenstein is the only nation situated on the Alps mountain range. Its scenic beauty makes it one of the best tourist destinations in the world.

Maldives (Area: 300 square kilometre)

Located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It comprises 1,192 small coral islands.

Saint Kitts and Nevis (Area: 261 square kilometre)

The two islands of Kitts and Nevis were once a popular sugar exporting country. Now, it depends on the tourism sector for revenue.

San Marino (Area: 61 square kilometre)

Also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, it is one of the wealthiest countries in terms of per capita GDP. San Marino has no airport, but has one heliport in Borgo Maggiore.

Tuvalu (26 square kilometre)

Formerly known as Ellice Islands, Tuvalu is a group of small islands off the west coast of Australia.