Discover Vatican City (Vatican City)?
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by size (0.5 km2) AND by population (less than 500). It is the home of the Pope and the centre of Roman Catholic religion, located in the heart of Rome, Italy.
Vatican City is the smallest country on the planet, both for size (0.5 km2) and number of permanent residents (500). It is completely encapsulated in the Italian city of Rome.
The head of the Roman Catholic church, the pope, lives here. He is protected by the Swiss Garde and does religious services in the magnificent St. Peter Cathedral.