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Vatican City

Vatican City State · Southern Europe

Updated 8 November 2026

Vatican City is a country in Southern Europe with its capital in Vatican City. Its head of state is Leo XIV and its head of government is Raffaella Petrini. On DiploMaps you can see Vatican City on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.

Key facts

Capital
Vatican City
Head of state
Leo XIV267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Head of government
Raffaella PetriniItalian Vatican religious
Area
0 km²
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Official languages
Italian, Latin
United Nations
Observer state
Region
Southern Europe · Europe

Vatican City and the UAE

Visa for UAE citizens
No visa needed

Memberships

Neighbours