Holy See, also known as the State of the Vatican City, is located in the south of the European Continent, with a population
of 836, making it the 237th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Vatican City with a total population of
836. The country encompasses 0.44 square kilometers making it the 252nd largest country in total area. It is completely
enveloped within the city of Rome, Italy.
Pope Benedict XVI is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through a vote of the College of Cardinals
and holds that position for life or resignation. On 11 February 2013, Benedict XVI announced his resignation, which is set
to take effect on 28 February 2013, 8.00 pm making him the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Secretary of
State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by
the pope and holds that position for life or until the death or resignation of the pope. Its form of government is
Ecclesiastical and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 22 February 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Italian, Latin, French and various other languages. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic. As sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 3 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location, its highest point at 75 meters and another unnamed location, its lowest
point at 19 meters. As it is completely surrounded by a wall in the center of Rome, it has no waterways.
Major incomes sources providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are through a combination of a
unique, noncommercial economy supported financially by an annual contribution (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman
Catholic dioceses throughout the world as well as commercial industry comprised of printing, production of coins, medals,
postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms, worldwide banking and financial activities. Its official
currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Holy See. The Holy See is the world’s smallest country and the only nation
dedicated exclusively to the promotion of a religion.
of 836, making it the 237th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Vatican City with a total population of
836. The country encompasses 0.44 square kilometers making it the 252nd largest country in total area. It is completely
enveloped within the city of Rome, Italy.
Pope Benedict XVI is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through a vote of the College of Cardinals
and holds that position for life or resignation. On 11 February 2013, Benedict XVI announced his resignation, which is set
to take effect on 28 February 2013, 8.00 pm making him the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Secretary of
State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by
the pope and holds that position for life or until the death or resignation of the pope. Its form of government is
Ecclesiastical and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 22 February 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Italian, Latin, French and various other languages. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic. As sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 3 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location, its highest point at 75 meters and another unnamed location, its lowest
point at 19 meters. As it is completely surrounded by a wall in the center of Rome, it has no waterways.
Major incomes sources providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are through a combination of a
unique, noncommercial economy supported financially by an annual contribution (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman
Catholic dioceses throughout the world as well as commercial industry comprised of printing, production of coins, medals,
postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms, worldwide banking and financial activities. Its official
currency is Euro.
Here’s something you may not know about Holy See. The Holy See is the world’s smallest country and the only nation
dedicated exclusively to the promotion of a religion.
| The Creation of Man in the Sistine Chapel |
| Ancient treasures |
| Door of the Vatican Museum |
| Helena, mother of Constantine statue |
| Lights burning in front of the alter over the burial place of Saint Paul |
| Painting of popes in the Vatican Museum |
| Abi's Home Page |
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HOLY SEE
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Updated 17 February 2013
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Updated 17 February 2013
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| Papal Gardens |
| Saint Peter's Square- the easternmost and lowest point of Vatican City |
| Statue of Pieta |
| Remains of Saint John Paul II |
| Swiss Guard |
| Saint Peter's Basilica |
| Statue of Saint Veronica |
| Statue of Saint Peter |
| Vatican clock next to Saint Peter's Dome |
| Bavarian potato ravioli- Pope Benedict's favorite meal |
| Pontifical Academy of Sciences |
| The Train Station and Heliport- Vatican City's westernmost and highest point |
| Vatican Museum entrance- the northernmost point of Vatican City |
| Papal Audience Hall- the southernmost point of Vatican City |
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