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  • Capital: Vatican City is the capital of Vatican City itself.

  • Official language: Italian and Latin are recognized as the official languages.

  • Area: Vatican City covers only about 44 hectares (0.44 square kilometers), making it the smallest independent country in the world.

  • Time zone: Vatican City follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1.

  • Currency: The official currency is the Euro (EUR).

  • Flag colors: Vatican City does not have a specific national flag. The flag of Vatican City consists of two vertical bands, yellow at the hoist side and white at the fly side, with the coat of arms of the Holy See in the center.

  • Population: Vatican City has a population of only a few hundred people. It is one of the least populated countries in the world.

  • National holiday: The national holiday of Vatican City is on May 6, commemorating the establishment of Vatican City in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty.

  • National anthem: The national anthem of Vatican City is the "Vatican State Anthem" or "Inno e Marcia Pontificale."

  • Government type: Vatican City is an absolute monarchy with the Pope as the head of state.

  • Climate: Vatican City has a Mediterranean climate with mild, damp winters and warm, dry summers.

  • Economy: The economy of Vatican City heavily relies on donations and tourism, with the sale of souvenirs and entrance tickets to historic sites.

  • Culture: Vatican City is steeped in religious and cultural significance, with magnificent art, architecture, and religious ceremonies.

  • Key natural features: While Vatican City is small and lacks significant natural features, it boasts a wealth of historic and religious monuments.

Major tourist attractions in Vatican City:

  1. St. Peter's Basilica
  2. The Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel
  3. The Apostolic Palace
  4. The Vatican Gardens
  5. St. Peter's Square
  6. The Apostolic Archive
  7. The Vatican Library
  8. The Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo (outside Vatican City)
  9. The Vatican Obelisk
  10. The Pontifical Clementine Institute

This is an overview of the key information about Vatican City, a unique and historical country in the heart of Rome.

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