Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world by both area and population. It covers an area of approximately 49 hectares, which is about 121 acres or 0.49 square kilometers (0.17 square miles)
. This size is roughly one-eighth the size of Central Park in New York City and equivalent to about 90 American football fields
. The Vatican is entirely surrounded by the city of Rome, Italy, with a border length of about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles)
. In summary:
- Area: 49 hectares (121 acres; 0.49 sq km; 0.17 sq mi)
- Border with Italy: approximately 3.5 km (2.2 miles)
- Smallest independent state in the world by area
