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Holy See (Vatican City)

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Capital: Vatican City

Population: 932

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The Geography of Holy See (Vatican City)

Total Size: 0 square km

Size Comparison: about 0.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC

Geographical Coordinates: 41 54 N, 12 27 E

World Region: Europe

General Terrain: urban; low hill

Geographical Low Point: unnamed location 19 m

Geographical High Point: unnamed location 75 m

Climate: temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)

The People of Holy See (Vatican City)

Type of Government: ecclesiastical

Languages Spoken: Italian, Latin, French, various other languages

Independence: 11 February 1929 (from Italy); note - the three treaties signed with Italy on 11 February 1929 acknowledged, among other things, the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century

National Holiday: Coronation Day of Pope BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005)

Nationality: none

Religions: Roman Catholic

Economy of Holy See (Vatican City)

Major Industries: printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities

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Natural Resources: none

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Currency: euro (EUR)

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Brief History of Holy See (Vatican City):

Popes in their secular role ruled portions of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the pope's holdings were further circum


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