Country Profile

Capital Vatican City
Population 882
Currency euro (EUR €)
Language Italian
Timezone UTC+01:00
Region Europe · Southern Europe

Economic Overview

limited, tourism-based economy; euro user with own minted coins; produces commemorative stamps, coins, and publications to support museums and religious needs; residents pay no direct taxes; “zero deficit” plan to address budget shortfall

Government: ecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an "absolute monarchy"

UK Trade Status

No FTA

There is currently no free trade agreement between the UK and Vatican City. Standard WTO terms apply.

Geographic Region

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Official Resources

Government export support for Vatican City.