FACTS

Location: Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)

Area (only Total) total: 0.44 sq km

Climate: temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)

Terrain: urban; low hill

Population: 824 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): Italian

Government type: ecclesiastical

Capital (Name): Vatican City

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+1

Independence: 1 February 1929 (from Italy)

National holiday: Coronation Day of Pope BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005)