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For today's post, we are looking at the smallest country in the world. Do you know what's the smallest country in the world? Do you know where it is located? What is the population of the country? How big (I mean small) the country is? In this post, I will cover these questions. Let's know!!
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So the country is...
Vatican City
If you know more about maps and countries, this country might have come in your head. Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Vatican City is a country in Rome, Italy. As I told you, Vatican City is an enclave country. Let's know about facts about Vatican City.
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- The population of Vatican City is 799 - according to Worldometres.
- Vatican City is also known as Holy See.
- Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
- The area of the country is 44ha (hectares), which equals to 0.44km. The country is not even a kilometer big.
- The official language is Italian.
- Vatican City was founded on, 11 February 1929, signing the treaty of the Lateran Treaty between Pope Pius XI and Mussolini.
- The currency that Vatican City use is Euro.
- The calling code for Vatican City is +379.
Things to do in Vatican City
- St. Peter's Basilica - World's largest basilica of Christianity.
- St. Peter's Square - One of the most renowned squares in the world.
- Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling.
- Vatican Museums - Papal palace and renaissance art.
- Castle Sant'Angelo - 2nd-century castle and museum.
There are more attractions, but these are the main attractions that you should do.
Map of Vatican City
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