Vatican

Vatican is an independent European city-state and the seat of the Catholic Church, globally influential in religious and cultural heritage, art conservation, and international diplomacy.

Vatican Flag

Vatican Flag

Vatican Armorial

Vatican Armorial

Vatican is a Country Europe continent.

Easy learning about Vatican

The capital city of Vatican is Vatican City, capital city of Vatican.

Word: Papacy

Meaning: pope seat

Basic Information

Capital City: Vatican City, capital city of Vatican

Population: 496 (UN)

Area: 0 km² / 0 sq mi

People are called: Vaticanians

Type: Country

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

Geography

Continental Region: Europe

Borders

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 26 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 152

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

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