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Capital city
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Vatican City |
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Flag modification
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Foreign relations > Croatia > Date of Establishment
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February 8, 1992 |
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Foreign relations > Nepal > Date of Establishment
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September 10, 1983 |
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Government type
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ecclesiastical |
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Heads of Missions from the United Kingdom
Francis Campbell |
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Heads of Missions from the United Kingdom > Resident Heads of Missions > Type
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Embassy |
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Independence
11 February 1929 (from Italy); note - the three treaties signed with Italy on 11 February 1929 acknowledged, among other things, the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century |
International organization participation
CE (observer), IAEA, IOM (observer), ITU, ITUC, NAM (guest), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, UN (observer), UNCTAD, UNHCR, UNWTO (observer), UPU, WIPO, WTO (observer) |
Judicial branch
there are three tribunals responsible for civil and criminal matters within Vatican City; three other tribunals rule on issues pertaining to the Holy See |
Legal system
based on Code of Canon Law and revisions to it |
Legislative branch
unicameral Pontifical Commission |
National holiday
Coronation Day of Pope BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005) |
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Political parties and leaders
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none |
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Political pressure groups and leaders
none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers) |
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Prime minister
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Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone |
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Status
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absolute monarchy |
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Suffrage
limited to cardinals less than 80 years old |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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Washington, D.C. embassies > Neighborhood
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Embassy Row |
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