Vatican is the smallest sovereign state in the world, covering less than half a square kilometre. Its head of state is elected for life by cardinals.
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The capital city of Vatican is Vatican City, capital city of Vatican.
Word: Papacy
Meaning: pope seat
Administrative Divisions
11 February 1929, note - the three treaties signed with Italy on 11 February 1929 acknowledged, among other things, the full sovereignty of the Holy See and established its territorial extent, however, the origin of the Papal States, which over centuries varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to A.D. 754
Vatican is a Country located in the Southern Europe sub-region in the continent of Europe.
Basic Information
Capital City: Vatican City, capital city of Vatican
Population: 496 (UN)
Area: 0 km² / 0 sq mi
People from Vatican are called: Vaticanians
Geography
Latitude: 41.903° N
Longitude: 12.453° E
Geographical Subregion: Southern Europe
Continental Region: Europe
Borders
- Italy — Land border
Climate
temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)
Economy
Currency: Euro
Currency Code: EUR
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .va
Calling Code: +379
MapGeo Name: Vatican City
MapGeo Code: VA