Quick Data on Vatican City
| Short Name | Holy See (Vatican City) |
| Capital | Vatican City |
| Long Name | The Holy See (Vatican City State) |
| Country Code | VT |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 0.44 sq km |
| Population | 1,000 |
| Language | Italian, Latin, French |
| Nationality | none |
Geography of Vatican City
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 41 54 N, 12 27 E, Vatican City neighbors Italy 3.4 km. The terrain in Vatican City is described as urban; low hill, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Vatican City: temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September).
| Surface Total | 0.44 sq km |
| Land Surface | 0.44 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 3.4 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Italy 3.4 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Vatican Gardens (Vatican Hill) 78 m |
Resources of Vatican City
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being none. The agricultural land occupies 0.00% of Vatican City, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.00%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 100.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Vatican City
The population of the country is estimated at 1,000 people, with the biggest urban area having 1,000 VATICAN CITY (capital) (2018). Known as none, the people from Vatican City come from diversified ethnic groups such as Italian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world (2017). The official language is Italian, Latin, French. Religions: Roman Catholic.
| Population | 1,000 |
| Nationality | none |
| Official Language | Italian, Latin, French |
| Other Languages | Italian, Latin, French, various other languages |
| Birth Rate | n/a births / 1000 population (n/a) |
| Death Rate | n/a deaths / 1000 population (n/a) |
| Urban Population | 100.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Vatican City
Vatican City is a ecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an “absolute monarchy”. The legal system makes use of religious legal system based on canon (religious) law.
| Governing Type | ecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an “absolute monarchy” |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | no |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | not applicable |
| Suffrage Vote | election of the pope is limited to cardinals less than 80 years old |
Economy of Vatican City
From a population total of 1,000, the labor force is 4,822 (2016). The main products in agriculture are: n/a. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; mosaics, staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities. Its exports cover n/a. The main import products are: n/a.
| Exports | n/a |
| Imports | n/a |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | n/a |
| Electricity Production | n/a |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | n/a |
| Internet Penetration Rate | n/a (n/a) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Vatican City, statistics sectio
