Southern Europe
Flag of Vatican City
The smallest country on Earth, ruled from a basilica.
Colours, by share of the flag
- #f0d800 50%
- #f0f0f0 39%
Measured from the flag artwork itself, so shares are approximate and emblems get folded into the nearest tone.
Vatican City in numbers
| Official name | Vatican City State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Vatican City |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Population | 825 |
| Area | 0.44 km² · 1,875 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages | Italian, Latin |
| Country codes | VA · VAT · .va |
| Coastline | Landlocked |
Things worth knowing
- Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world by both area and population, with only a few hundred residents.
- It is an absolute monarchy led by the Pope, making it one of the last such states in existence.
- The whole country is an enclave entirely surrounded by the city of Rome, Italy.
Did you know
The Swiss Guard, who protect the Pope in their distinctive striped uniforms, have served the Vatican since the early 16th century.
Neighbours
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Country data from the mledoze/countries dataset under ODbL 1.0. Flag artwork from the same dataset. All 196 flags.