HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY)
Vatican City is an independent city-state and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, situated within the city of Rome and governed by the Pope. It is the smallest internationally recognized sovereign state in the world by both area and population, covering approximately 44 hectares, and contains St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums, which house one of the most significant collections of art and historical artifacts ever assembled.
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