Vatican
Languages and population of Vatican City
Vatican City is a city state that came into existence in 1929. It is therefore to be clearly distinguished from the Holy See, which already was in existence for many centuries before that date.
Vatican Christmas Tree
The Vatican Christmas Tree, also called the Saint Peter's Square Christmas Tree, is the decorated tree that is erected annually in the Saint Peter's Square directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City to celebrate the Christmas holiday season.
What Is The Currency Of The Vatican City?
The Vatican City actually has its own coins - the Vatican Euro. This has been the currency since January 1, 1999. Prior to this the currency was the Vatican Lira. This was equivalent to the Italian Lira at the time. The Vatican City had an agreement with the Italian government, whereby Italian Lira were welcomed in the Vatican City and vice versa.