Vatican City could most accurately be called a city-state. While it is a sovereign nation (with a full diplomatic corps - one of the oldest in existence) and observer status at the United Nations. Vatican City consists of what most know as "The Vatican," as well as Castel Sant'Angelo, some other buildings in Rome, and Castel Gandolfo on the western shore of Lake Albano, south of Rome.
Vatican is an example of such city/state. City of Vatican belongs to the country of Vatican surrounded by country of Italy (if in fact by "state" you mean a Federal entity like a Country)
The pope is the ruler of Vatican City (which is a country).
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent country.
The Vatican is an independent country, a city-state. The smallest country on earth.
Vatican City is it's own state/country located within the larger country of Italy and in the city of Rome.
Yes, the Vatican is an independent country, a city state.
Vatican City is a sovereign city-state, similar to Monaco and Singapore. It is independent.
No, Vatican City is an independent country, a city state, surrounded entirely by Rome, not Venice,
It is an independent country - a city/state - the smallest country in the world.
The Vatican is an independent country - a city state. However, it is totally surrounded by Rome and the country of Italy.
No, it is not in France. The Vatican City is within Italy, but is considered a separate state.
Vatican City is in Rome, which is in Italy, which is in Europe.