The smallest country in the world is the Vatican City, which is a tiny area of just 0.2 sq miles, within the city of Rome in Italy.

The Vatican City, which is also known as the Holy See, is the central spiritual place for Roman Catholics and where the Pope resides.

It is a place steeped in history, with amazing architecture and art work amongst the many buildings. Many people flock to the Vatican to get a glimpse of this intriguing place, which is surrounded by the city of Rome.