Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with about 0.44 square kilometres.
Why it is true
Vatican City has an area of just 0.44 square kilometres, making it the smallest country in the world. The population is about 800 people. The entire territory is inside the city of Rome, Italy.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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