With the creation of Vatican City, a true geographical oddity was born.

5 Fascinating Facts About the Vatican

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With the creation of Vatican City, a true geographical oddity was born. The most famous fact about the Vatican is likely its status as the world's smallest fully independent nation-state, yet within this small space sit some of the world's most spectacular religious and cultural sites. Here are some fascinating facts about the Vatican, from the elite soldiers who guard the pope to a papal telescope in an unlikely locale.

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