Vaticano

Vaticano, or the Vatican City, is the smallest independent sovereign state in the world, located entirely within Rome, Italy. It serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and is the residence of the Pope, the church’s leader. Covering about 44 hectares, it hosts important religious sites like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican has its own government, postal system, and security, and it plays a significant role in global religious and diplomatic affairs. Despite its small size, it influences worldwide religious and cultural traditions.