SortStack #733 — 2028-06-11

By population · Order from fewest to most people.

1. The population of San Marino 34K

   Claims to be the world's oldest republic, founded — by tradition — in the year 301.

2. The population of Brunei 450K

   The Sultan's palace has 1,788 rooms and opens to the public for three days every year.

3. The population of Malta 540K

   The EU's smallest member squeezes onto islands smaller than Philadelphia.

4. Rio de Janeiro — the city proper 6.7M

   Christ the Redeemer was struck by lightning so often it carries its own lightning rods.

5. London — the city proper 8.9M

   Technically the City of London has only about 8,000 residents; the rest is Greater London.

6. The population of Italy 59M

   Home to the most UNESCO World Heritage sites of any country.

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