Vatican City

Vatican City. The Holy See is the smallest self-governed country in the world. In spite of its size, it houses some of the largest art collections in the world, MichelAngelo's Sistine Chapel along with the Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors every year. The head of the Catholic Church also resides in the Vatican. The Vatican City is located on one of the seven hills of Rome, right in the heart of the city and is one of the most visited sites in the world.

Area: 0,44 Km²
Population: 890 (2001)
Density: 2.023 pop/Km²

System of government: Monarchical-sacerdotal state
Capital: -
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Ethnic majority: Italian, Swiss
Border countries: Inside of Italy

Major height : 75 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: -
Climate: Mediterranean

Language: Latin and Italian
Religion: Catholic
Currency: Euro (€)

Fixed public holidays: -
Dialling code: 0039
GMT: +1

World Heritage List:

• Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura (1980, 1990) * 8
• Vatican City (1984)