Vatican City: things to know

Antonio CameraVatican City

Vatican City is the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition to being the seat of the Pope, it houses a collection of extraordinary works of art and architecture.

Vatican City ©Photo Sébastien Bertrand
Vatican City ©Photo Sébastien Bertrand

The Vatican City profile

  • Country: Vatican City State
  • Area 0,44 km²
  • Capital: Vatican City
  • Population: 805 inhabitants
  • Language:  Latin (official language), Italian, French, German
  • Religion: Catholic
  • State law: Absolute monarchy
  • Major cities: Vatican City

Vatican City: see also

Useful information on Vatican City

  • Currency: euro
  • Country code: +379
  • International license plate:  V,SCV,CV
  • Driving lane: dx
  • Entry documents: -
  • Vaccination required: NN
  • Electric current: 220V
  • Unit of measure: decimal metric
  • Time Zones: +1
  • Climate: Mediterranean
  • Transportation: railway line that connects it with the Italian Republic
  • Airports: Rome Fiumicino, Rome Ciampino
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