Vatican City is indeed a nation that is internationally recognized. Known as the Holy See, it is governed by a body comprised of top officials of the Roman Catholic Church. It is located in Rome, Italy. The current chief of state is Pope Benedict XVI, the leader of the Catholic Church. The Holy See has no standing army or navy, but there is the Pontifical Swiss Guard Corps, a ceremonial and limited security force. The symbol on the flag consists of two crossed keys of Saint Peter. As of July 2011, the population of Vatican City is 836. Vatican City has used in many motion pictures, such as The Scarlet and the Black and Angels and Demons. I hope to someday be able to travel to Vatican City and see such great architecture and artwork.
