Multiple choice

Which country has the distinction of being the smallest independent state in area and population?

  1. Monaco

  2. Vatican City

  3. Chile

  4. Zaire

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in both area (0.44 sq km) and population (around 800). Monaco is the second smallest. Chile is a long, narrow country in South America. Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) is a large African nation.