The Vatican City is a minute 44 hectares (440,000 square metres), and it is the smallest independent country in the world! The Vatican City was created in 11 February 1929 by a treaty. The microstate, though governed by Pope Benedict XVI, it is a monarchy, which means that the ruler, or the person governing the country, has no definite term unlike Singapore where one term is 4 years.
It is estimated only 1000 people live in the Vatican City and it is second last in the list of countries by population after the colony Pitcairn Island which is claimed by the United Kingdom. The population density of the Vatican City is 1,780/km squared.
If you are visiting this interesting and cultural microstate, there's places you wouldn't want to miss! The Sistine Chapel contains many pieces of works by famous artists such as Botticeli, Bernini and Michelangelo, and this chapel is also the official residence of the Pope! The conclave of this chapel is where a new Pope is selected. Some other notable places in the Vatican City are the Vatican Library and Museums. Interestingly, the Vatican City is the first and only country to be added by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to the list of World Heritage Sites.
Don't forget, if you are visiting this microstate, the Vatican City, that speaks mainly Latin or Italian, be sure to brush up these languages!
