The Vatican as an independent city/state was founded in 1929 with the signing of the Lateran Treaty.
There is no Vatican Island. However, the Vatican is an 'island' in the middle of the city of Rome.
Vatican Council I was the first Ecumenical Council to be held at the Vatican in Vatican City which is an independent country.
Vatican City is the capital of Vatican City the country.
Yes, I saw him speak while I was in Rome, even though I don't speak the language or am catholic. I was there the day he was attacked! :)
There are no hotels for tourists in Vatican City. Visitors to the Vatican usually stay in hotels in Rome which surrounds the Vatican.
No, the Vatican is in Italy, Europe.
Vatican City
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The Vatican has no industry or agriculture.
In Vatican City, thus the name Vatican Council II.
There is no admission to the Vatican but there are admission fees charged for some museums in the Vatican.
Vatican Lira is the official currency but you can also use the Euro in the Vatican too.Clarification:As of 2002 the Euro is the currency of the Vatican.