Vatican City, officially State of the Vatican City, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. At approximately 44 hectares (108.7 acres), it is the smallest independent state in the world.

Area
0.44 sq km (0.17 sq miles).

Population
900 (2002).

Population Density
2045.5 per sq km.

Geography
The Vatican City is situated entirely within the city of Rome, sprawling over a hill west of the River Tiber, and separated from the rest of the city by a wall. Vatican City comprises St Peters Church, St Peter’s Square, the Vatican and the Vatican Gardens.

Language
Italian and Latin are the official languages, though most international languages are spoken to some extent.