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Vatican City, entirely surrounded by Rome in Italy, is the world\u2019s smallest independent country by both area and population. Covering about 44 hectares, it serves as the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Despite its size, it attracts millions of visitors annually to landmarks like St Peter\u2019s Basilica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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