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Which is the World’s Smallest Country?

Written by Khushii Chaudhry.

It is a city-state that calls itself “its own country” and thus, is also known as the smallest country in the world in terms of population and area.

By I Kid You Not , in Did You Know Explained Facts to Know , at June 23, 2021 Tags: , , ,

Written by Khushii Chaudhry

The world’s smallest country (called a city-state) is the Vatican City

Here are some interesting facts about the Vatican

  • Vatican City is a self-governing sovereign country inside the city of Rome in Italy.
  • It is a city-state that calls itself “its own country” and thus is also known as the smallest country in the world in terms of population and area.
  • The Vatican mints its own money, prints its stamps, issues passports, and license plates.
  • It also has its own flag and anthem.
  • It gets its revenue from museum admission fees, stamps, and souvenir sales.
  • The Pope acts as the head of state but has no real power as it’s a democracy.
  • The population of Vatican City is 900, of whom most live abroad. The Swiss Guard and the Pope are the only people who live in the city now.
  • Vatican City has many great sites and a rich history. The bulk of Vatican City consists of St. Peter’s Basilica, Apostolic Palace, and the Sistine Chapel.

St. Peter’s Basilica is the biggest and most beautiful church ever built. Michelangelo, a famous artist, designed it. He was an extraordinary architect and one of the engineers who constructed the building. He aimed to consolidate the elements of the established churches into one grand church that would be grander than them all. He drew inspiration from the St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.

The Sistine Chapel, inside the basilica, is now considered to be one of the holiest Christian sites and the greatest church in the world.

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Aerial View of the Vatican
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Although Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, it consists of a few of the most prestigious sites. These sites represent the history of the Popes who came to Rome and how integral it is to the history of the world.

It has served as a spiritual centre for millions of Catholics worldwide, and recently, it has become extremely popular as a tourist magnet because of the country’s monuments.

The economy of Vatican City depends solely on tourism revenue. Every year, billions of people visit to see the country’s astonishing architecture and its importance in the history of the world.

It is said that just by walking into the Church, one can feel the power of St. Peter in the Basilica, in addition to one’s eyes popping out because of the grandeur reflected by the paintings on the walls.

Read: What’s the Difference between a Church and a Cathedral

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