Vatican City

Situated on less than a quarter of a mile (.17 square miles), the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is contained entirely within the city of Rome west of the River Tiber and is comprised of St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square, the Vatican, and the Vatican Gardens. Vatican City is the center of the Roman Catholic faith and is headed by the Pope (John Paul II since 1978).

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