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Does the Vatican have borders?

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Does the Vatican have borders?

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. Encircled by a 2-mile border with Italy, Vatican City is an independent city-state that covers just over 100 acres, making it one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park. Vatican City is governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head.

Can you just go to the Vatican?

The Vatican is not open to tourists. The only parts tourists can visit are the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica, or a guided tour of some gardens.

Does Vatican City accept immigrants?

They do not handle immigration because there is no immigration issue. Apart from the documentation, there are other things that you may want to know. For one thing, the Vatican City holds the largest museum in the world. It would take you about 5 hours to visit all the galleries inside the Vatican Museum.

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Why is nobody born in Vatican City?

Nobody is born in Vatican City because there are no hospitals or facilities to cater to the birth of children. All citizens are from other countries, and most of these are celibate men. It means that they are not allowed to get married or have children due to religion.

Can you live in the Vatican City?

The entire population of Vatican City is only around 800 people. The clergy (those who contribute to the operation of the Vatican City religiously) and the Swiss Guards who ‘defend’ the Vatican City are the only people allowed to reside inside the Vatican City.

Is Vatican open for tourists?

Vatican City is open for visitors, and anyone who can enter Italy may visit.

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Are females allowed in Vatican City?

Vatican City is the only country in the world with no voting or electoral rights, including no voting rights for women. Cardinals in the Catholic Church are required to be male, with voting Cardinals generally always Bishops, and only men are eligible to be elected Pope.