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	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Vatican
		The State of the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		The Vatican is technically a rare case of a non-hereditary elective monarchy; the monarch, the Pope, being elected for life by those Cardinals under the age of 80 during a Conclave (held in the Sistine Chapel).
		The Vatican City is situated on the Vatican Hill in the northwestern part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/va/Vatican (915 words)

	Vatican City (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The State of the Vatican City (commonly known also as the Vatican City-State) is the smallest independent country in the world (both in area and in population), a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		The Vatican is technically a rare case of a non-hereditary elective monarchy; the monarch, the Pope, being elected for life by those Cardinalss under the age of 80 during a Conclave (held in the Sistine Chapel).
		The Vatican City is situated on the Vatican Hill in the northwestern part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river.
	www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/v/va/vatican_city.html (932 words)

	MSN Encarta - Vatican City
		Vatican City is the last remnant of the Papal States, a swath of territories in central Italy acquired over the centuries by the Catholic Church and governed by the pope.
		Vatican City was established in 1929 under terms of the Lateran Treaty, concluded by the Italian government and the papacy after many years of controversy.
		Vatican City uses the euro, the currency of the European Union (EU), although it is not an EU member.
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	Vatican City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vatican City — formally State of the Vatican City, or Vatican City State (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanæ and Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano) — is an ecclesiastical sovereign landlocked enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy.
		The Vatican City, one of the European microstates, is situated on the Vatican Hill in the north-western part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river, on the latter's right bank.
		The Vatican Library and the collections of the Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vatican_City (2413 words)

	Vatican City
		Vatican City, officially State of the Vatican City (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae; Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano), is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome.
		Vatican City is a non-hereditary, elected monarchy that is ruled by the Bishop of Rome — the Pope.
		The Vatican City, one of the European microstates, is situated on the Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river.
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	Vatican City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vatican City — formally known as the State of the Vatican City or Vatican City State (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanæ and Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano) — is a sovereign landlocked enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy.
		Vatican City is considered a non-hereditary elective monarchy with a sovereign that wields absolute authority.
		The Pope delegates the internal administration of the Vatican City to the.
	www.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Vatican_City (2272 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Economy of the Vatican City
		Economy - overview: This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by contributions (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to museums, and the sale of publications.
		Vatican has its own financial system and banks, with interests worldwide.
		The incomes of lay workers are sensibly better than those of correspondent counterparts who work in the city of Rome.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/ec/Economy_of_the_Vatican_City (255 words)

	Holy See (05/07)
		This unique, noncommercial economy is also supported financially by contributions (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees from admissions to museums, and the sale of publications.
		The Vatican includes high-ranking dignitaries, priests, nuns, and guards as well as about 3,000 lay workers who comprise the majority of the work force.
		Vatican City maintains the Swiss Guards, a voluntary military force, as well as a modern security corps.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/3819.htm (1984 words)

	Vatican City : VA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vatican City : VA Vatican City : VA Vatican City : VA The State of the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		The Vatican is technically a rare case of a non-hereditary elective monarchy; the monarch, the Pope, being elected for life by those Cardinals under the age of 80 during a Conclave (held in the Sistine Chapel).
		It also has a large and valuable library and the collections of the Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance.
	www.freetemplate.ws /va/va.html (1457 words)

	Vatican City (Holy See) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The flag of the Vatican City State is as on your webpage, showing the arms with the silver key in the dexter position.
		Since the tiny Vatican state is viewed by papal officials as the sign and guarantee of the Holy See's independence in international affairs, its state flag logically serves both entities, and is commonly referred to as "the papal flag" ("la bandiera pontificia").
		In 1929 Vatican City resurrected the pre-1870 civil ensign as its state flag, probably because it contained the official papal colors (yellow-white) and the tiara-keys emblem as an unvarying symbol of the papacy (unlike the personal arms of each pontiff).
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		The State of the City of the Vatican (commonly known also as Vatican City) is the smallest independent country in the world (both in area and in population), a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		Vatican Hill (mons vaticanus), whose name predates Christianity, and the Vatican Fields north of the hill, upon which St.
		Vatican Museums are of the highest historical, scientific and cultural importance.
	en-cyclopedia.com /wiki/Vatican_City (977 words)

	Vatican City Online Research :: Information about Vatican City (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vatican City - formally State of the Vatican City, or Vatican City State (Latin : Status Civitatis VaticanÃ¦ and Italian Language : Stato della CittÃ del Vaticano) - is an ecclesiastical Sovereignty landlocked Enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy.
		The Head of State is the Pope ; the Head of Government are the Cardinal Secretary of State and Governor of Vatican City (sometimes referred to as the President of Vatican City).
		Disputes between a series of " Prisoner in the Vatican " popes and Italy were resolved on February 11, 1929 by three Lateran treaties, which established, under Mussolini, the independent state of the Vatican City and granted Roman Catholicism special status in Italy.
	in-northcarolina.com /search/Vatican_City.html (2615 words)

	Economy (from Vatican City) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The official residence of the pope of the Roman Catholic church is Vatican City, or Città del Vaticano in Italian.
		A city is a concentrated center of population that includes residential housing and, typically, a wide variety of workplaces, schools, and other permanent establishments as well as a transportation network.
		It developed into a modern city after the canal was opened to world commerce in 1914 and is the cultural heart of the country.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-229124?tocId=229124 (849 words)

	SingaporeMoms - Parenting Encyclopedia - Vatican City
		The State of the Vatican City (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanæ), is a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy, and the smallest independent state in the world (both in area and in population).
		The Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State is the legislature of Vatican City, with members appointed by the pope to 5 year terms.
		The Vatican City is situated on the Vatican Hill in the north-western part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river, on the latter's right bank.
	www.singaporemoms.com /parenting/Vatican_City (1732 words)

	wikien.info: Main_Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The State of the City of the Vatican or the Vatican City (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae, Italian Stato della Città del Vaticano) is the smallest independent country in the world (both in area and in population), a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		The Vatican City includes the Vatican Hill (mons vaticanus), whose name predates Christianity, and the Vatican Fields north of the hill, upon which St.
		The Vatican citizenry consists mostly of clergy, including high dignitaries, priests, nuns, as well as the famous Swiss Guard, a volunteer military force.
	www.hostingciamca.com /index.php?title=Vatican_City (1058 words)

	Vatican City - Wikitravel
		Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano), also known as the Holy See (Santa Sede), is the last Papal state in existence and the seat of the Pope, head of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church.
		Situated within the city of Rome in Italy, the Vatican is the world's smallest state.
		Vatican City is accessed from the Italian capital city of Rome, by taxi, bus or by foot.
	wikitravel.org /en/Vatican_City (1161 words)

	Vatican City, Europe - History, Pictures and Map
		Note: on 11 February 1929, three treaties were signed with Italy which, among other things, acknowledged the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century.
		Popes in their secular role ruled portions of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy.
		This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution from Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world, as well as by special collections (known as Peter's Pence); the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; fees for admission to museums; and the sale of publications.
	vatican.europe-countries.com (574 words)

	USATODAY.com - Vatican paper calls for keeping brain-damaged woman alive (Site not responding. Last check: )
		VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican newspaper on Monday criticized the removal of a feeding tube from a brain-damaged Florida woman, saying nobody can claim the right to decide whether a human being lives or dies.
		The remarks from the Vatican paper, which reflected earlier comments from several Vatican prelates, came after the U.S. Congress passed a law in an emergency session giving Terri Schiavo's parents the right to file suit in federal court over the withdrawal of nourishment and medical treatment needed to sustain their daughter.
		Vatican teaching holds that "extraordinary" means of care are not required but that "ordinary means," including providing nutrition and aiding respiration, must be provided.
	www.usatoday.com /news/washington/2005-03-21-vatican-schiavo_x.htm?csp=34 (709 words)

	Holy See (Vatican City). The World Factbook. 2003
		Disputes between a series of "prisoner" popes and Italy were resolved in 1929 by three Lateran Treaties, which established the independent state of Vatican City and granted Roman Catholicism special status in Italy.
		This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual tax on Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world, as well as by special collections (known as Peter's Pence); the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; fees for admission to museums; and the sale of publications.
		The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome.
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	NTU Info Centre: Vatican City (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The State of the City of the Vatican or the Vatican City (Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae, Italian Stato della Città del Vaticano) is the smallest independent state in the world (both in area and in population), a landlocked enclave surrounded by the city of Rome in Italy.
		Main article: Geography of the Vatican City The Vatican City is situated on the Vatican Hill in the northwestern part of Rome, several hundred metres west of the Tiber river, on the latter's right bank.
		Its climate is naturally much the same as Rome's; a temperate, Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters from September to mid-May and hot, dry summers from May to September.
	www.nowtryus.com /article:Vatican_City (1055 words)

	Economy (from Vatican City) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
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		Vatican City is the world's smallest fully independent nation-state.
		The city's restored historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-229124 (849 words)

	Italy, Holy See (Vatican City) and San Marino
		The Holy See is a sovereign entity that serves as the ecclesiastical, governmental and administrative capital of the Roman Catholic Church, physically located within the State of the Vatican City inside Rome, with a unique, non-traditional economy.
		Streets in historic city centers are often narrow, winding and congested.
		Pedestrians should be careful, as sidewalks, especially in major cities, can be extremely congested and uneven, and drivers of bicycles, motorcycles and other vehicles routinely ignore traffic signals and traffic flows, routinely park and even drive on sidewalks.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1146.html (3440 words)

	Government and Economy - Vatican - Europe
		Vatican City is governed by the pope, who has absolute executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
		Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer palace outside Rome, as well as other buildings located in Rome but outside of Vatican City, are endowed with extraterritoriality.
		Vatican City has its own currency (equal to the Italian lira) and postal system.
	www.countriesquest.com /europe/vatican/government_and_economy.htm (202 words)

	Vatican City State - Status Civitatis Vaticanæ - Stato della Città del Vaticano
		The Vatican City State, sovereign and independent, are the remnants of the papal states that in 1859 comprised an area of some 17 000 sq mi (about 44 000 sq km).
		Popes in their secular role ruled much of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy.
		The aim of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences is to promote the progress of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences and the study of epistemological problems related thereto.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/vatican.htm (966 words)

	vatican map and information page
		The Vatican, the worldwide headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, is bordered by a wall, and completely surrounded by the city of Rome, Italy.
		It's the smallest state in the world, and includes: Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Palace (the Pope's formal residence), the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and dozens of administrative buildings and historic monuments.
		The Vatican maps and information pages are currently being revised, and will be posted soon.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/va.htm (260 words)

	The Vatican
		Vatican City State: The Vatican Library From Gabriel, the information service for the National Libraries of Europe
		Vatican Observatory The Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world, has its headquarters at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, outside Rome.
		Library of Congress Vatican Exhibit Presents some 200 of the Vatican Library's most precious manuscripts, books, and maps--many of which played a key role in the humanist recovery of the classical heritage of Greece and Rome
	www.shc.edu /theolibrary/vatican.htm (319 words)

	Economy of the Vatican City - Definition, explanation
		Economy of the Vatican City - Definition, explanation
		The unique, noncommercial economy of the Vatican City is supported financially by contributions (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to museums, and the sale of publications.
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	Economy Of Holy See (Vatican City) (Site not responding. Last check: )
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	World History Compass, European History
		The largest city in Wallonia (the French-speaking part of Belgium) and the third largest city in Belgium.
		It is based on David Herlihy and Christiane Klapisch-Zuber, Principa Investigators, Census and Property Survey of Florentine Dominions in the Province of Tuscany, 1427-1480.
		It lasted two months, and when it was over, 200,000 people were dead, and the entire city was in ruins.
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