Vatican City
State of the Vatican City
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About Vatican City
Situated on the Vatican Hill in the north-western part of Rome, Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world in terms of area and population.
The Vatican City is a magnet for both admirers of culture and religious worshippers. St.Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are the home of some of the most beautiful art in the world, which includes works by artists such as Michelangelo, Boticello and Bernini. The world famous Vatican Library and the collections of the Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance.
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General information
- Language: Latin
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Currency: 1 Euro = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: c f (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 921
- Interl. accesscode +379
- Toplevel domain .va
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Good to know
As the modern-day home of the popes, men and especially women, must adhere to strict dress codes. The Vatican citizenry consists mainly of clergy and the famous Swiss Guard.
