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Yes. The Vatican City (a city within a city within a country) is considered a state, with its own flag and maintaining diplomatic relations as any other country would do. additional answer... The Vatican is a city state which came into being in 1929, it has an area of 110 acres with a population of about 900 making it the smallest state in the world, It consists of a walled area within the city or Rome
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoBy state is meant an independent country. The Vatican has all the necessary elements to fit that definition.
1.) It has defined territory
2.) It has a permanent population
3.) It has governance
4.) It has the capacity to enter into relations with the other states (diplomat recognition or sovereignty).
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∙ 11y agoIt is more appropriate to refer to Vatican City as a state, than a country. Countries tend to have a larger size than that.
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Is there a city belonging to state A surrounded by state B?
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)
Which country is ruled by pope?
The pope is the ruler of Vatican City (which is a country).
What is the smallest independent country on earth?
Vatican City is the world's smallest independent country.
Why is the Vatican called a state?
The Vatican is an independent country, a city-state. The smallest country on earth.
What state is Vatican City?
Vatican City is it's own state/country located within the larger country of Italy and in the city of Rome.
Is Vatican City independent?
Yes, the Vatican is an independent country, a city state.
Is the Vatican a country or a state?
Vatican City is a sovereign city-state, similar to Monaco and Singapore. It is independent.
Is Vatican City a city in Venice?
No, Vatican City is an independent country, a city state, surrounded entirely by Rome, not Venice,
What is Vatican City's state status?
It is an independent country - a city/state - the smallest country in the world.
What country would Vatican City be found?
The Vatican is an independent country - a city state. However, it is totally surrounded by Rome and the country of Italy.
Is Vatican City in France?
No, it is not in France. The Vatican City is within Italy, but is considered a separate state.
Is Vatican City located in Europe?
Vatican City is in Rome, which is in Italy, which is in Europe.
