The Vatican City State

A sovereign city state in the middle of Rome

Pedro Gula
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Inserted: 01.05.2017
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The Vatican is located within the city of Rome, the capital of Italy. With an area of approximately 44 hectares and less than a thousand inhabitants, it is the smallest country in the world. Its territory is for the most part surrounded by a historic wall and consists mainly of gardens, churches and other buildings. The Vatican is ruled by a lifetime elected Pope. The Vatican's own territory include the famous St. Peter's Basilica

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