Geography

Holy See (Vatican City)

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Administrative divisions

Vatican City
1 · First-level (ADM1)

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Vatican City

Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)

IndicatorValue
Total areaNo authoritative open source found
Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)No authoritative open source found
Administrative divisions (ADM1)1 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026]
LocationSouthern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Coastline0 km (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Land boundaries3.4 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Bordering countriesItaly 3.4 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Terrainurban; low hillCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Climatetemperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural resourcesNo authoritative open source found
Highest pointVatican Gardens (Vatican Hill) 78 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Lowest pointSaint Peter's Square 19 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Mean elevationNo authoritative open source found
Area (comparative)about 0.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural hazardsoccasional earthquakesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Maritime claimsnone (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive

Section metadata

Data year2026
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage12/16
LicenseCC-BY
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Datasets on this page
  • geoBoundaries
    www.geoboundaries.org
    Edition: 2026
  • CIA World Factbook
    cia_factbook
    Edition: 2025
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About this data

Holy See (Vatican City)'s geography on Databook compiles 12 indicators from 2 open datasets including geoBoundaries, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include administrative divisions (adm1) (1 divisions), location (Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)). Data is referenced to 2026. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.