The smallest country in the world is a single city enclave
Vatican City measures just over one hundred acres in size, making it the world smallest independent nation despite being entirely surrounded by the urban landscape of Rome.
Vatican City stands as the world smallest sovereign state, covering roughly 0.17 square miles within the heart of Rome. Established as an independent entity in 1929 through the Lateran Treaty, this tiny enclave operates its own postal service, banking system, and radio station for its few hundred residents.
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