Telephone system: domestic: automatic telephone system completely integrated into Italian system international:microwaveradio relay and cable connections to Italian network; no satellite earth stations
The capital is SanMarino, with a population of 4,601 (2003 estimate), which is located on the slopes of Mount Titano.
SanMarino is governed by the Great and General Council (Consiglio Grande e Generale), a legislative body of 60 members elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years.
SanMarino is a member of the United Nations (UN), the Council of Europe (CE), and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).