Question

In 1929, the pope officially recognized Italy as a nation with its capital at Rome. What city did Italy recognize as an independent state located in Rome and the world’s smallest nation? A. Naples B. Venice C. Vatican City D. Florence

Answer 1

The correct answer is: C) Vatican City

Since the sign of the Lateran Pacts in 1929 between the church and Mussolini the Vaticane states as independent from Italy. The State of the Vatican City is still the world smallest's independient nation-state covering 109 acres within a 2 mile border. It has its own post office, telephone system, banking system and pharmacy. However, almost every supply needs to be imported. It is famous because it is a religious state home of the Pope (governing as an absolute monarch) and the government of the Roman Catholic Church.

Answer 2

It was "C. Vatican City" that was, and still is recognized as the world's smallest nation. Vatican City is where the pope lives and is a major tourist attraction in Rome.