The crossword solution for the term SAN __ (EUROPEAN REPUBLIC) is 'MARINO' (6 letters). San Marino is a small landlocked country located in Southern Europe, surrounded by Italy. It is the oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world, having been founded on 3 September 301. San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe, with an area of just 61 km2 and a population of 33, 562. It is also the fifth smallest country in the world.