Geography of San Marino
Climate
The climate of San Marino is a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa), with continental influences, having warm summers and cool winters that are typical of inland areas of the central Italian peninsula. Snowfalls are common and heavy almost every winter, especially above 400–500 m (1,300–1,600 feet) of altitude.
Political geography
San Marino is divided into 9 castelli, or municipalities. They are:
- Acquaviva
- Borgo Maggiore
- Chiesanuova
- Domagnano
- Faetano
- Fiorentino
- Montegiardino
- City of San Marino (Città di San Marino), the capital town
- Serravalle
Protected areas
San Marino has no protected areas as of November, 2016.[1] San Marino is defined as a Global 200 Ecoregions.[2] San Marino has no threatened or endangered species.[citation needed]
International law
San Marino gave credence to and accepted the
Domestic law
While San Marino has no official protected areas, it has a law prohibiting the cutting down of any tree over 10 centimetres (3.9 in) in diameter, meaning that most trees within the country are legally protected.
References
- ^ "Protected Planet". www.protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ a b c "San Marino definition| Biodiversity A-Z". www.biodiversitya-z.org. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "List of Parties". www.cbd.int. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ISBN 9789287146649.
- ^ "Country Reports San Marino" (PDF). Global Forest Resources Assessment. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "CBD San Marino" (PDF). CBD. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
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