Government
Country name:
conventional long form: Republic of San Marino
conventional short form: San Marino
local long form: Repubblica di San Marino
local short form: San Marino
Data code: SM
Government type: republic
Capital: San Marino
Administrative divisions: 9 municipalities (castelli,
singular—castello); Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova,
Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Monte Giardino, San Marino,
Serravalle
Independence: 301 (by tradition)
National holiday: Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic,
3 September
Constitution: 8 October 1600; electoral law of 1926 serves some
of the functions of a constitution
Legal system: based on civil law system with Italian law
influences; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction