Wikijunior:Big Book Of Cities And Towns/Vatican City

St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Rome is also visible.

Vatican City is a small city within the larger city of Rome. It holds a special place within Catholic Christianity, and is where the Pope resides. Despite it's small size, both in terms of space, and hosting a population of under 1,000 people, it is considered its own country. Many tourists visit Vatican City.