Vatican City is the world's smallest country, with a population of only close to a thousand or just a bit over it. Despite its small size, it is one of the most visited places in the world. This is mainly because it is in the middle part of Rome and the area is filled with the most breath-taking and beautiful old monasteries, churches and museums. This is the home of Roman Catholicism and it is also called as the Holy See since it is where the Pope lives.

The Holy See expands over a hill to the west of Tiber River and it is isolated from the rest of the city of Rome by means of a wall. Vatican City is composed of St Peter's Square , St Peter's Church, the Vatican Gardens and the Vatican . The City of Vatican is most known to travelers and architecture students for the marvelous St Peter's Basilica. There is a lot to see in this state and most Catholic believers are left with the feeling of holiness after they have visited this country.

On the whole it is a tiny yet extremely abundant place of one of the world's largest religions. This is where the Pope lives and this is where you can take a look at his private chapel. This is also the place where the bones of Saint Peter are kept. A lot more things can be seen on the different places in this state, all recognized internationally as dazzling pieces of art.

Climate of Vatican City being located within Italy , it shares the same climatic conditions as Italy . There are no extremes in temperature; the temperature is moderate and Mediterranean, with mild and wet winters and dry summers. The summers are between May and September and the winters stretch from September to May.

The Vatican City is mainly an urban place, better known for its treasury of art and sculpture. In fact, it lacks any forest terrain. However, there are several gardens in the city which have a wide collection of exotic flowers and other plants. The orchid is one of the types of flowers that are not just abundantly found, but also found in various types. Being primarily a city, the Vatican City does not possess any fauna.

Places to Visit in Vatican City are St Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, Apollo Belvedere, Laocoön and Sistine Chapel. The Vatican City is the last remaining Catholic state; and also the only state in the world which has a religious purpose. The Vatican City was born of the Lateran Treaty between the country of Italy and the State of the Vatican City. The Vatican City employs the famous Swiss Guards. Arts, Culture and Music of Vatican City : though relatively tiny in area, the Vatican City oozes with culture. In fact some of the world's finest and rarest paintings and sculpture are to be found within the Vatican City . There is the St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel which apart from being religious monuments also doubles as treasure troves and museums. Botticelli, Bernini and Michelangelo are some of the names whose works are to be found in abundance. There is also huge a library in the Vatican City which houses rare and priceless books which hold scientific, historical and cultural value.

People of Vatican City : Italians make up majority of the population in the Vatican City . The non Italians in the Vatican City are mostly prominent clergymen of the Catholic order. The other major group of non Italians is the Swiss Guards.