| Vatican City the smallest independent state in the world
Local Official Name
Stato Della Cittą Del Vaticano
Location entirely
surrounded by Rome
Total Area 108.7 acres
Population (2015 est) 1000
Ethnic Groups Italian, Swiss
Religions Roman Catholic
Languages Italian, Latin, French
Capital Vatican City
Form of Government ecclesiastical
Chief of State Pope Francis (since March
2013)
Head of Government Secretary of
State Cardinal Pietro Parolin (since October 15, 2013)
Cabinet Pontifical Commission for
the State of Vatican City appointed by the Pope
Legislature unicameral Pontifical
Commission for Vatican City State
Judiciary there are three
tribunals responsible for civil and criminal matters
within Vatican City; three other tribunals rule on issues
pertaining to the Holy See
Currency Euro
Industries printing; production of coins,
medals, postage stamps; mosaics and staff uniforms;
worldwide banking and financial activities
Independence from Italy
Achieved February 11, 1929
Flag two vertical bands of yellow
(hoist side) and white with the arms of the Holy See,
consisting of the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted
by the three-tiered papal tiara, centered in the white
band; the yellow color represents the pope's spiritual
power, the white his worldly power
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