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The Pope's Walled City-State

Overview

The world's smallest independent state and spiritual center of 1.3 billion Catholics, housing St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Papal seat.

Geographic Context

Region
Europe
Subregion
Southern Europe
Land Area
0.44 km²
Capital
Vatican City
Languages
Italian, Latin
Currencies
Euro (€)

At a Glance

Median Age
59.6 yrs

Society & Governance

Health
WHO Health Indicators
Median Age 59.6
Population
Demographics & Census
Education
Enrollment & Literacy
Society
UN SDG Metrics
Civil Liberties
Press & Political Freedom
Government
Governance & Rule of Law

International

Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Defence
Military & Security
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Alternatives
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Tips & Cultural Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025