The Vatican is a city-state located in Europe and is the center of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. It is located in the very center of Rome, Italy.
The Vatican does not have a form of government in the sense that is typical for ordinary countries. Formally, the Vatican is an absolute monarchy, where the head of state and church is the Pope, who also has all executive, legislative and judicial powers.
The climate in the Vatican is Mediterranean. Summer is hot and dry. The average temperature in summer is around 30-35 degrees Celsius (86-95 degrees Fahrenheit). Winters are mild and humid, especially in November and December. Average winter temperatures range from 7-13 degrees Celsius (45-55 degrees Fahrenheit).
The population is approximately 800-900 inhabitants (2021), including clergy and civil servants. Citizenship of this country is issued only to those who serve the Holy See and terminate their action, at the end of the service. It cannot be transmitted by inheritance, naturalization or any other means.
The official language of the Vatican is Latin, which is used for religious ceremonies and official events, but Italian is also widely used.
The Vatican is a holy city for Catholics and the spiritual and religious atmosphere prevails here. Among the attractions of the Vatican, one should highlight St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, museums and other religious and art objects.
