The oldest microstate of Europe was actually the first established country in the world. San Marino is this microstate, and achieved independence from the Roman Empire in 301.
Pyrenean Desman was created in 1811.
Pyrenean Frog was created in 1993.
Pyrenean Brook Salamander was created in 1852.
A microstate is defined as being a sovereign state that has a very small land area or population. One such microstate that is located within Rome Italy is Vatican City.
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The Pyrenean ibex became extinct in January 2000. The Pyrenean ibex weighed between 55 to 176 pounds. In 2009, a cloning experiment was conducted with DNA from Pyrenean ibex which resulted in a live specimen which died shortly after birth due to lung failure.
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Pyrenean ibex were nearly wiped out by hunting. The final blow was overgrazing by livestock and introduced species in their habitat.
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Andorra is a microstate located in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, ski resorts, and duty-free shopping. Andorra has a population of around 77,000 people and is one of the smallest countries in Europe.