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СКАЧАТЬ style="font-size:15px;">       Vatican City

      Administrative divisions:

       none

      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

      National holiday:

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

      Constitution:

       new Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope John Paul II on 26 November

       2000, effective 22 February 2001 (replaces the first Fundamental Law

       of 1929)

      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

       1 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, WIPO,

       WToO (observer), WTrO (observer)

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

      Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant) 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) 575–8346

      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 contribution from 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: $245.2 million

       expenditures: $260.4 million, including capital expenditures of NA

       (2002)

      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:

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