About Vatican City: Vatican City sits inside the city of Rome, Italy, and is the smallest independent country on Earth. It's home to the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church, and to some of the most famous art and architecture ever created. You could walk across the whole country in about 20 minutes! World's Smallest Country — At just 0.49 km², Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state on Earth by both area and population.

Capital & Landmark: Vatican City · Population: ~800 people Fewer residents than most schools have students. · Government: Absolute Elective Monarchy · Nationhood: Independent since 1929 · Land Area: 0.49 km² (0.19 mi²) · Geographic Feature: Entirely inside Rome · Language: Italian & Latin · Currency: Euro · National Dish: Roman-style Cuisine