The 2003 CIA World Factbook. United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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      Independence:

       11 February 1929 (from Italy)

       note: on 11 February 1929, three treaties were signed with Italy

       which, among other things, recognized 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

      National holiday:

       Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978)

      Constitution:

       Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968)

      Legal system:

       based on Code of Canon Law and revisions to it

      Suffrage:

       limited to cardinals less than 80 years old

      Executive branch:

       chief of state: Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978)

       head of government: Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (since

       2 December 1990)

       cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope

       elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals;

       election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death

       of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope

       election results: Karol WOJTYLA elected pope

      Legislative branch:

       unicameral Pontifical Commission

      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

       note: judicial duties were established by the Motu Proprio of Pius

       XII on 1 May 1946

      Political parties and leaders:

       none

      Political pressure groups and leaders:

       none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers)

      International organization participation: CE (observer), IAEA, ICFTU, IOM (observer), ITU, NAM (guest), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, UN (observer), UNCTAD, UNHCR, UPU, WHO (observer), WIPO, WToO (observer), WTrO (observer)

      Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Gabriel MONTALVO FAX: [1] (202) 337–4036 telephone: [1] (202) 333–7121 chancery: 3339 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

      Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador R. James "Jim" NICHOLSON embassy: Villa Domiziana, Via delle Terme Deciane 26, 00153 Rome mailing address: PSC 59, Box 66, APO AE 09624 telephone: [39] (06) 4674–3428 FAX: [39] (06) 5758346

      Flag description:

       two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the

       crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal miter centered in the

       white band

      Economy Holy See (Vatican City)

      Economy - overview:

       This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an

       annual tax on Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world, as well

       as by special collections (known as Peter's Pence); the sale of

       postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; fees for

       admission to museums; and the sale of publications. Investments and

       real estate income also account for a sizable portion of revenue.

       The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to

       those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome.

      Population below poverty line:

       NA%

      Household income or consumption by percentage share:

       lowest 10%: NA%

       highest 10%: NA%

      Labor force:

       NA

      Labor force - by occupation:

       essentially services with a small amount of industry; note -

       dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live

       outside the Vatican

      Budget:

       revenues: $173.5 million

       expenditures: $176.6 million, including capital expenditures of $NA

       (2001)

      Industries:

       printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps, a small

       amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and

       financial activities

      Electricity - production:

       NA kWh

      Electricity - consumption:

       NA kWh

      Electricity - exports:

       0 kWh

      Electricity - imports:

       NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy

      Economic aid - recipient:

       none

      Currency:

       euro (EUR)

      Currency code:

       EUR

      Exchange rates:

       euros per US dollar - 1.06 1.1324 (2002), 1.1175 (2001), 1.0854

       (2000), 0.9386 (1999)

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