VATICAN CITY- THE SMALLEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

 VATICAN CITY

• COUNTRY NAME - VATICAN CITY
• CAPITAL-: VATICAN CITY
• CURRENCY- EURO
• LANGUAGE- LATIN, ITALIAN
• CONTINET- EUROPE
• DATE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY-: 11 FEBRUARY 1929

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. This country is located in the city of Rome, Italy. Vatican City was recognized as a nation in 1929. Its mother tongue is Latin. As of 2019, its population is 825. Its independence day is 11 may 1929. The area of this country is 0.44 sq km (44 ha). Being the smallest country in the world, it provides passport facilities to its citizens. Vatican City has its own currency. This coin is also circulated in Italy.

This country has its own army. This country has a monarchy. Pope is the king of this country. He has executive, municipal and legislative powers. The Pope appoints the President of the Vatican for five years. The president is the cardinal or bishop of the Catholic Church. Vatican City has its own radio station, post office and railway station. The radio station is located inside the Vatican Garden Tower and broadcasts worldwide in 20 languages. The railway station in Vatican City was built in 1930. It is used more by tourists than citizens of this country. From a religious point of view, Vatican City is very important. It is the main center of the Roman Catholic Church and the seat of the Pope who believes in Roman Catholicism. The reason for the establishment of Vatican City is that according to the Catholic Church, the residence of the Pope, who represents Jesus Christ, should not be under the control of other countries. In view of this, Vatican City was given the status of a special province. No one is born in this country because there is no medical center here. Citizenship of this country is not given on the basis of birth. People who live in the Vatican are granted citizenship because of their work. Diplomats of the Holy See and bishops of Vatican City are considered its citizens. This entire country has been given the status of World Heritage.

VATICAN CITY PHOTO

VATICAN CITY PHOTO