Italian Republic vs State of the Vatican City

Side-by-side comparison of Italian Republic and State of the Vatican City across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Italian Republic State of the Vatican City
Population 58,927,633 ▲ 882
Area 301,338 km² ▲ 0 km²
Population Density 195.6 /km² 2,003.2 /km² ▲
Capital Rome Vatican City
Official Language Italian -
Continent Europe Europe
Currency - -
Time Zone Europe/Rome Europe/Vatican
Calling Code - -
ISO Code IT VA
Description This Southern European country, with a population of approximately 58.9 million and an area of 301,338 km², is recognized for its rich history, art, and cuisine. Bordered by France, Switzerland, Austr... independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy under the sovereignty of the Holy See; world's smallest sovereign state

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