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Brief History. Vatican City State is an independent papal state on the Tiber River within Rome, Italy. It was created by the Lateran Treaty signed by Pope Pius XI and Victor Emmanuel III of Italy in 1929. It issues its own currency and postage stamps and has its own newspaper and broadcasting facilities. The government is run by a lay governor and council, all responsible to the pope.
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Country Information
Local name: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Capital: Vatican City Population: 932 Government: ecclesiastical Currency: euro (EUR) Land size: 0.44 sq km Topography: urban; low hill Typical foods: Major exports: |
Information on the People
Official language: Italian, Latin Other languages spoken: French, various other languages Religions: Roman Catholic Literacy rate: 100% Male/Female Ratio: Life expectancy: Ethnic groups: Italians, Swiss, other Internet users: Famous people: |
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