The biggest countries on Earth are, by nature, pretty obvious. And while places like Russia, Canada, China, and the United States certainly have a lot to offer, there's also a lot to be said for the smallest nations on our planet. In Europe alone, there are six countries known as microstates, several of which are smaller than most cities. The stories about how these tiny nations maintained their sovereignty over the years in the face of countless larger and more powerful countries, and the unique peculiarities that come with being so small, are all interesting in their own right.
Intrigued? Read on to learn about the six smallest countries in Europe.