State and Government
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world in terms of inhabitants and size. It occupies an area of 44 hectares. The borders are represented by its walls and the travertine pavement curve that joins the two wings of the colonnades in St Peter’s Square. Beyond the proper territory of the State, Vatican jurisdiction also covers some extraterritorial areas within and outside Rome.
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General Information
Vatican City State was founded following the signing of the Lateran Pacts between the Holy See and Italy on...
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History
The term Vatican was used in ancient times to identify the marshy area on the right bank of the Tiber River, between...
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State Departments
Vatican City State is governed as an absolute monarchy. The Head of State is the Pope who holds full legislative,...
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Judicial Governing Bodies
Legislation (n° CXIX) enacted on November 21st 1987 vests judicial authority in a Judge, a Tribunal, an Appeals Court...
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