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What Influence Does Vatican City Have on Modern Rome?

Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Instructions

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    The Vatican City: A Walled-Enclave

Geography

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    Vatican City is the world's smallest country. It is exists as a walled-enclave in Rome, Italy. Its total land area is approximately 108 acres.

History

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    Vatican City was designated a sovereign nation in 1929 as a result of the Lateran Accords. Prior to 1929, the area covered by the Vatican City consisted of smaller Papal States. The Vatican City has been the home of the pope since 1377 A.D.

Economical Influence

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    The Vatican City is not dependent on the economy of Rome; however, both Rome and the Vatican City benefit from the spending habits of each others' tourists.

Religious Influence

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    The Lateran Accord of 1929 named Roman Catholicism the official religion of Italy. As such, the main influence has been cultural. Roman Catholicism architecture and beliefs are deeply rooted in the Italian landscape.

Political Influence

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    The pope has absolute control over the ecclesiastical government within the Vatican City, but no control in Rome's modern political system. The Vatican City is often involved in world politics, but mainly as a moral voice for the Catholic faith.

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