Micro-States
Definition
Micro-states are independent countries that are very small in both area and population.
Analogy
Think of a micro-state like a tiny boutique store in a huge shopping mall. It's small, but it's still its own entity with its own rules and operations, just like larger stores (or countries).
Related terms
Sovereign State: A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.
City-State: A sovereign state comprising a city and its immediate hinterland.
Enclave: A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.
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