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Not many religions actually own a country, but Catholicism isn't just any religion. The Holy See (Vatican City) is probably per square foot the richest independent state in the world, making up for its total lack of natural resources with an astonishing collection of priceless art treasures.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Holy See (Vatican City)
Population
911
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
Languages Spoken
Official: Italian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Weights & Measures
Metric
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