Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Vatican City

Economic Overview

This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution (known as peter's pence) from roman catholic dioceses throughout the world; by the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; by fees for admission to museums; and by the sale of publications. investments and real estate income also account for a sizable portion of revenue. the incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to those of counterparts who work in the city of rome.

Environmental Issues

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Government Type

Ecclesiastical

Population

824 (july 2008 est.)

Location

Southern europe, an enclave of rome (italy)

Area

Total: 0.44 sq km land: 0.44 sq km water: 0 sq km

About 0.7 times the size of the mall in washington, dc

Country Aliases

Conventional long form: the holy see (state of the vatican city) conventional short form: holy see (vatican city) local long form: santa sede (stato della citta del vaticano) local short form: santa sede (citta del vaticano)

Capital

Name: vatican city geographic coordinates: 41 54 n, 12 27 e time difference: utc+1 (6 hours ahead of washington, dc during standard time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last sunday in march; ends last sunday in october

International Disputes

None