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11/02/1929 Italy recognizes the independence of Vatican City

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Vatican City State Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. Established with the Lateran Treaty, it is distinct from yet under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See. With an area of 44 hectares, and a population of about 1,000, it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.