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Vatican City — silhouette, capital and facts
Vatican City is in Europe and its capital is Vatican City. With about 800 people and 0.44 km², it ranks 195th in area and 195th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Vatican City, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 800
- Area
- 0.44 km²
- Language
- Italian and Latin
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- yellow, white
Borders
Vatican City shares a land border with 1 country: Italy.
Fun facts about Vatican City
- At about 0.44 square kilometers, it is the world's smallest country, entirely inside Rome.
- The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512.
- The Pontifical Swiss Guard has protected the pope since 1506, in its colorful uniforms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Vatican City?
The capital of Vatican City is Vatican City.
Which continent is Vatican City in?
Vatican City is in Europe.
Which countries border Vatican City?
Vatican City shares a land border with 1 country: Italy.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Vatican City?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Vatican City is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Vatican City?
At about 0.44 square kilometers, it is the world's smallest country, entirely inside Rome. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The Pontifical Swiss Guard has protected the pope since 1506, in its colorful uniforms.
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