Vatican City
The world's smallest country, inside Rome, centre of the Catholic Church and home of St. Peter's Basilica
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Salve! I'm Lin! Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, right inside Rome. St. Peter's Basilica and the museums are extraordinary.
Quick Facts About Vatican City
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Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, inside the city of Rome. It is the centre of the Catholic Church, led by the Pope. St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums hold some of the world's most famous art and architecture.
People say "Salve." Italian is the everyday language, and the currency is the euro. About 800 people live in the whole country.
Map of Vatican City
Flag of Vatican City
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Vatican City.
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✨Did You Know?
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world
St. Peter's Basilica stands inside the country
Only about 800 people live in Vatican City
What Makes Vatican City Special?
St. Peter's Basilica
The great church at the heart of Vatican City.
Vatican Museums
Art and history collected over centuries.
Smallest Country
The whole country fits inside the city of Rome.
Salve
A greeting you may hear here.
The Pope
The leader of the Catholic Church lives here.
Euro
Vatican City uses the euro.
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