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Vatican City

Vatican City
  • Capital

    Capital

    Vatican City

  • Local time

    Local time

    21:49

  • Population

    Population

    800

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +39 +379

  • Currency

    Currency

    € EUR (euro)

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Vatican City

Vatican City
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  • Capital

    Capital

    Vatican City

  • Local time

    Local time

    21:49

  • Population

    Population

    800

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +39 +379

  • Currency

    Currency

    € EUR (euro)

  • Petrol price

    Petrol price

    € NULL pl

  • Precipitation

    Precipitation

    mm /year

Geography & travel

  • Country Area

    Country Area

    1 km2

Population

  • Ethnicity

    Ethnicity

    Italian
    Swiss
    other

  • Religion

    Religion

    Roman Catholic.

  • Languages

    Languages

    Italian
    Latin
    French

Economy

  • Industries

    Industries

    printing, production of coins, medals, postage stamps, mosaics and staff uniforms, banking and financials

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    none

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    none

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What not to do when visiting Vatican City

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Don't go to the Vatican in a tank top - be respectful and dress modestly.

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Don’t enter religious sites and church wearing tight or revealing clothes - dress conservatively whenever possible in the Vatican.

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Don't forget visitors and tourists are not permitted to drive inside the Vatican without specific permission.

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Did you know

Did you know?

Vatican City is home to the highest percentage of art per capita.

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Don't forget the Vatican City is easily travelled by foot - wear appropriate shoes due to steep climb if visiting locations up Monte Mario.

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Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.

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Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.

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Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.

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Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.

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Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

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