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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Which is the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Which is located in Rome, Italy. It is the smallest independent state in the world.
The area of Vatican City is only 110 acres. The population of the country is only 1 thousand.
The Pope is called Pope Vatican's' ceremonial chief. Although small as a country, St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, is located in the Vatican.
In this small country, about Four million visitors arrive annually. Vatican City received the status of an independent state on 11 February 1929.
Vatican City declared the UN a "World Historic Site" in 1984.
Citizenship in the country is not based on birth but granted only to those who reside in the Vatican because of their work or office. Cardinals who live in Vatican City or Rome, as well as diplomats of the Holy See, are also considered citizens.
8 Important Things to Know Before Visiting the Vatican
Know the Dress Code. You don't have to wear your Sunday best when visiting the Vatican, but you still need to be mindful of what clothes you bring with you.
Rules of Photography.
Plan Ahead.
Join a Guided Tour.
Skip the Lines.
Wave to the Pope.
Take Enough Time.
Choose Your Main Attraction.
There is no fee to enter Vatican City. You may walk around St. Peter's Square and enter St. Peter's Basilica for free but have to pay to visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Most guided tours consist primarily of a visit inside the Vatican Museums and always include the Sistine Chapel.
Top 10 Smallest Countries in the World (by Total Area in km²/mi²)
The smallest country in the world in terms of population is Vatican City, which has approximately 800 citizens.
Vatican City is not only the smallest country in the world by area, but it also has the least residents and is the smallest by population. It is the smallest sovereign state in the world. About 450 people have Vatican citizenship.
The 10 most small country according to the land area in the world is as below:
Vatican City — 0.49 km²/0.17 mi²
Monaco — 2 km²/0.78 mi²
Nauru — 20 km²/8.1 mi²
Tuvalu — 30 km²/11.6 mi²
San Marino — 60 km²/24 mi²
Liechtenstein — 160 km²/62 mi²
Marshall Islands — 180 km²/70 mi²
Saint Kitts and Nevis — 260 km²/101 mi²
Maldives — 300 km²/116 mi²
Malta — 320 km²/122 mi².
The list of the smallest country in the world is as below for further reference:
The three largest sovereign countries by surface area are Russia, Canada, and the United States. Together they occupy roughly a quarter of Earth's landmass.
The three smallest countries in the world are Vatican City, an enclave within Rome, Italy. Monaco, a principality on the Mediterranean coast and an enclave within Southern France, and Nauru, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
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