India, Oct. 24 -- Vatican City is encircled by a two-mile (3.2 km) border inside Rome, and yes, it is the 'smallest country in the world'. It is also less than 100 years old, home to fewer than 1,000 people, and holds the 'highest crime rate' on the planet. Here are some facts that make Vatican City - the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and home of the Pope - endlessly fascinating. Also read | No red light, no green light, just hand signals: Thimphu is the only capital city on Earth that has no traffic lights at all

According to a 2023 report by Passport.com, Vatican City is the smallest country at roughly 100 acres, encircled by a two-mile border within Italy. It is reportedly only one-eighth the size of New York City's Centra...