The entire Vatican City fits into one-eighth of Central Park but it has 9 miles of museums, the biggest church ever built and its own football team

The Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, is the smallest country in the world by both area and population. Despite its size, it boasts an impressive 9 miles of museums, including the Vatican Museums, which house some of the world's most renowned works of art. The city is also home to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, and its own football team, A.S. Vatican City. The Vatican's citizenship rules are unique, with only a small number of people eligible for Vatican citizenship, which is distinct from Italian citizenship.