A Wikipedia article on neutral countries states that tiny San Marino has been neutral since 1862. My searching has turned up nothing. Could any historian here elaborate on San Marino's neutrality? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

A Wikipedia article on neutral countries states that tiny San Marino has been neutral since 1862. My searching has turned up nothing. Could any historian here elaborate on San Marino's neutrality?

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Searocksandtrees

Hiya! More info on San Marino is always welcome here, but just fyi, there are a few posts here that can get you started

FAQ section The Micro-nations: how have they survived?

and some more recent posts

Why hasn't Italy ever conquered San Marino? - featuring /u/alexistheman
Why did the Papal States never annex San Marino? - featuring /u/AlviseFalier
San Marino was founded in 301 AD. How did it survive all the political instability that reigned throughout Europe in the near 1700 years since it was founded?