Where is it located? Who is it's leader. How large is it? Population? Famous landmarks?
2006-12-14 20:21:51 · 10 answers · asked by jdog 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The Vatican City, or Holy See, is the smallest sovereign nation in the world. Surrounded completely by the city of Rome, Italy, it was granted independence in 1929 by Benito Mussolini. Its area is a meager 0.44km², or .17mi². Its population of 783 consists almost entirely of members of the Catholic clergy, including the Pope, and the Swiss Guard. Its head of state is the Pope, currently Pope Benedich the XVI. Famous landmarks include St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square, the Vatican Library, and the Sistine Chapel.
2006-12-14 20:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by mghtyroach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smallest Sovereign Nation
2016-11-02 00:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican City is the world's smallest sovereign state.
It's in Rome, has the Pope (currently Benedict XVI) as its head of state, is 0.44 km^2 in size, has an estimated 2005 population of 783, and contains St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
It's quite cool, too.
2006-12-14 20:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by TimmyD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican. It's territory is a walled enclave that is surrounded by Rome, Italy but is not a part of it. It is a sovereign nation.
The leader is the pope. He is the only absolute monarch in Europe.
As of 31 December 2005 there were 557 people with Vatican citizenship, of whom all are dual-citizens of other countries (the majority being Italian). The Lateran Treaty states that in the event a Vatican citizen has their original nationality revoked and also lose their Vatican citizenship, they will be automatically granted Italian citizenship.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City
Its land area of approximately 44 hectares (108.7 acres) makes it the smallest independent nation in the world.
2006-12-14 21:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Northstar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican City - 0.2 square miles - The world's smallest state, the Vatican has a population of 770, none of whom are permanent residents. The tiny country which surrounds St. Peter's Basilica is the spiritual center for the world's Roman Catholics (over 1 billion strong). Also known as the Holy See, Vatican City is surrounded by Rome, Italy.
2016-03-17 21:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Virginia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican.
Location? Middle of Rome, Italy (41°54′N 12°27′E)
Leader? Benedict XVI
How large? 0.17 sq miles
Population? 783 inhabitants
Famous landmarks? Basilica di San Pietro, Il Obelisco di Nero, Piazza San Pietro.
2006-12-15 10:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by gerardo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the UN official listing its 'Vatican city' in Rome.
It's in Rome, has the Pope (currently Benedict XVI) as its head of state, is 0.44 km^2 in size, has an estimated 2005 population of 783, and contains St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
2006-12-14 20:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once read in a geography reference book of a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocen with a total population of just 65 people. However, I'm not sure if they were a sovereign state - most probably not.
2006-12-14 20:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by here_4_ya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican City 0.2 square miles
Its in Rome
The leader is Pope is Benedict XVI. He is the only absolute monarch in Europe
Population 600 citizens
Famous landmarks - St Peter's Basilica
2006-12-14 20:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monaco or Lichtenstein
2006-12-14 20:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋