Vatican City
Vatican City is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Vatican City, with a population of approximately 800 and a total area of 0.44 km². The official languages are Italian / Latin and the currency is the Euro (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Vatican City
Vatican City covers an area of 0.44 km² with a population density of 1,818/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of N/A (N/A per capita) and gained independence in 1929. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Vatican City is the world's smallest country at just 0.44 km², you could walk across it in 10 minutes. Yet it contains one of humanity's greatest art collections, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and Raphael's Rooms, and is the spiritual home of 1.3 billion Catholics.
✈️ Travel Information for Vatican City
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.
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🏛 Must-See Places in Vatican City
Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling fresco, The Creation of Adam is the world's most reproduced religious painting
The world's largest church, Michelangelo's dome, Bernini's colonnade and the tomb of St Peter
One of the world's greatest museum complexes, 20,000 works spanning 3,000 years of history
Bernini's magnificent elliptical piazza, the gathering point for papal audiences and world events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican City
What is the capital of Vatican City?
The capital of Vatican City is Vatican City.
What continent is Vatican City in?
Vatican City is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.
What currency does Vatican City use?
Vatican City uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +379.
What is the GDP of Vatican City?
Vatican City has a GDP of N/A, with a GDP per capita of N/A.
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