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Europe
The Holy See (Vatican City State)
📍 Essential Info
CapitalVatican City
TimezoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population1.0K
Governmentecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an "absolute monarchy"
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.va
Internet Users87%
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)
Size Comparisonabout 0.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Climatetemperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)
Terrainurban; low hill
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsItalian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world (2017)
ReligionsRoman Catholic
Cultural Information
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Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook