Vatikaani
Vatikaani, or Vatican City, is an independent city-state that is enclaved within Rome, Italy. It covers about 44 hectares and hosts around 800 residents, making it the smallest internationally recognized state by both area and population. The Holy See, the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church, is the sovereign entity that conducts diplomatic relations and spiritual leadership, while Vatican City is the territorial state that provides the temporal government for the Holy See’s operations.
Governance and structure: The Pope is the head of state of Vatican City. The civil government is
History and relations: Vatican City was established as a sovereign state in 1929 under the Lateran Treaty
Economy and services: The state maintains its own post office, telecommunications, and currency arrangements, but uses
Culture and sites: Vatican City hosts major cultural and religious sites, including St. Peter’s Basilica, the