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The Vatican City is a nation led by Pope Leo XIV on the continent of Europe. The Vatican City's government is a Absolute Monarchy with very conservative social policies. Economically, The Vatican City favors moderate policies. The official currency of The Vatican City is the Euro. At 2 days old, The Vatican City is a new nation. The Vatican City has a population of 901,876 and a land area of 6,000.00 sq. miles. This gives it a national average population density of 150.31. Pollution in the nation is almost non-existent. The citizens' faith in the government is plentiful with an approval rating of 84.1146%.

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano; Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae), is a landlocked sovereign state and city-state. It is surrounded by Rome, the capital city of Italy, which it was historically a part of. It became independent from the Kingdom of Italy in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty. It is governed by the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the pope, the Holy See, and the Roman Curia.

 

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Flag: National Flag
Nation Name: The Vatican City
Leader Name: Leo XIV
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Euro
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History: Vatican City originated when the Basilica of St Peter’s was constructed in the 4th century. Pope Symmachus then decided to have a palace built nearby, as well.

By the 14th century, the Vatican had become the residence of the Pope, replacing the honor once held by Rome. Museums, art galleries and the impressive Vatican library were built in the following years.

Popes ruled much of Italy until the 19th century. At this time the country unified, taking away many Papal states.

At that point in history, the power of the popes was in jeopardy; they were only allowed to rule the Vatican and some small areas around it. But those in this position refused to accept the sudden change.

In 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed by Italy’s rulers and the popes. This agreement gave the Vatican City its independence, making it the smallest country in the world.

It got its own ambassadors, could offer passports, and was also the home of a new railway station in 1930. The Pope was in charge of it all.

There were further changes for Vatican City in the 1960s. By 1962, some of the pope’s power was distributed more evenly among bishops when Pope John XXIII held the ecumenical council known as Vatican II. Pope Paul VI was the next to take power.

Cardinal Albino Luciani was elected in 1978. He took the name Pope John Paul I. When he passed away a short time later, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla succeeded him and was called John Paul II. He was the first non-Italian pope since 1523.
Geography
Continent: Europe
Land Area: 9,656.04 sq. km
Terrain: Vatican City sits on Vatican Hill, a low-lying area on the west bank of the Tiber River, just outside the city of Rome. The territory is mostly flat, with elevations between 98 and 196 feet above sea level. It's a landlocked enclave within Italy, meaning it's surrounded by Italian territory.
Highest Peak: , 0 meters
Lowest Valley: , 0 meters
Climate: Vatican City, situated within Rome, experiences a temperate Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The rainy season typically extends from September to May, while the hot, dry season runs from May to September.
People & Society
Population: 901,876 people
Demonym: Vatican City citizen
Demonym Plural: Vatican City citizens
Ethnic Groups: Europeans - 78.2%
Latin Americans - 14.5%
Africans - 7.1%
Languages: Latin - 53.4%
Italian - 48.9%
Others - 7.1%
Religions: Catholicism - 100.0%
Health
Life Expectancy: 0 years
Obesity: 0%
Alcohol Users: 0%
Tobacco Users: 0%
Cannabis Users: 0%
Hard Drug Users: 0%
Economy
Description: This state does not have a defined economic system. We're the Holy See, not the United States.
Average Yearly Income: $189.25
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $1,282,520,268.00
GDP per Capita: $1,422.06
Gross National Income (GNI): $951,475,795.00
Industries: Major industries include tourism, souvenir sellings, donations, investments, et cetera.
Military
History: The Pontifical Swiss Guard is a military corps that has served as the personal bodyguard and guard for the Pope and his residence at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City since 1506. Founded by Pope Julius II, it's one of the oldest continuously operating military units in the world.
Soldiers: 25,000
Tanks: 1,250
Aircraft: 75
Ships: 15
Missiles: 0
Nuclear Weapons: 0
Last Updated: 05/20/2025 11:02 pm