What is the smallest country in the world?
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The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, an independent city-state entirely surrounded by Rome, Italy. It covers just 44 hectares (110 acres) and has a population of around 800 people. Vatican City is the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and is home to the Pope. Despite its small size, it holds immense cultural, historical, and religious significance, housing the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel.