lukebradford - San Marino's official name is "Republic of San Marino", "Most Serene" has historical meaning, but is not part of the official name according to credible sources
BBC Country Profiles: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/2669927.stm#facts
US State Department: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5387.htm
San Marino itself (on page 4, it's in French, but even if you can't read French it's fairly clear what it says):
http://www.esteri.sm/contents/instance2/files/document/RSMSCHEDAPAESE.pdf |