The Vatican City

Vatican City is the smallest independent country in the world, located entirely within Rome, Italy. It serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church, with the Pope as its leader. Covering about 44 hectares (110 acres), it hosts important religious sites like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. The country functions as a sovereign state with its own government, postal system, and diplomatic relations. It’s a place of religious significance, cultural heritage, and international diplomacy, symbolizing the spiritual authority and history of the Catholic Church worldwide.