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Holy See
Last reviewed: 24 October 2007

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The Vatican City State is the world's smallest state. It is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. There are also some sovereign areas outside the State territory,which also enjoy extraterritorial rights, such as the Basilicas of Saint Mary Major, St. John Lateran and St. Paul’s: the villas and Palace of Castel Gandolfo (the summer residence of the Pope); and the area located in Cesano (Santa Maria di Galeria) which houses Radio Vatican’s transmitting station.

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