Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano), is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It is a sovereign territory of the Holy See and covers an area of approximately 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). This makes it the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
Here's a quick comparison:
| Feature | Vatican City | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 0.44 sq km | 17,098,246 sq km |
| Size Comparison | Tiny | Enormous |
As the reference points out, Russia is almost 39 million times larger than Vatican City. This emphasizes the truly diminutive size of Vatican City on a global scale. Its significance lies not in its size, but in its spiritual and historical importance as the center of the Roman Catholic Church.
