Vatican City

Completely surrounded by the city of Rome, Italy.

Also called the Holy City or the Holy See.

Has a small population of about 770 people, none of whom are permanent residents.

0.2 square miles.

The Vatican is protected by what is considered the worlds smallest army, the Swiss Guard.

Swiss Guard

Made up of about 100 Swiss

Swiss Guards in traditional dress uniforms

More modern Swiss Guard unifrom

Modern Weapons of the Swiss Guard

SIG SG 550

SIG SG 552

HK MP-5

HK MP-7
Glock 19
SIG P220

Swiss Guard Criteria:

Must be Swiss

Must be an actual Swiss citizen

Must be Catholic

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