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Vatican City

The Vatican, also known as the Holy See, is the smallest country in the world. It covers a land mass of only .17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) with a population of about 843 residents.In fact, it is so small that it fits completely within the city of Rome. The Bishop of Rome governs the city state. The Roman Catholic Church is headquartered here and St. Peter’s Basilica – the biggest church in the world – is also located here. It boasts numerous famous cultural sites such as the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums and holds some of the most important sculptures and paintings in the entire world, including the Creation of Adam and The Pieta.