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Surface area
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Gibraltar’s population is about 51.5× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 38,565.
Gibraltar’s surface area is about 20.4× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 10 km².
Gibraltar’s population density is 152% higher than that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 2,374 /km².
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Gibraltar
Vatican City
39,329
764
10 km²
0 km²
3,933 /km²
1,559 /km²
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Gibraltar pound · GIP · £
Euro · EUR · €
Gibraltar
Vatican
+350
+379
.gi
.va
GI / GIB
VA / VAT
Europe/Gibraltar
Europe/Vatican
Gibraltar
Vaticano
| Measure | Gibraltar | Vatican City State (Holy See) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Gibraltar | Vatican City |
| Population | 39,329 | 764 |
| Surface area | 10 km² | 0 km² |
| Population density | 3,933 /km² | 1,559 /km² |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Gibraltar pound · GIP · £ | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Gibraltar | Vatican |
| Phone code | +350 | +379 |
| Internet domain | .gi | .va |
| ISO codes | GI / GIB | VA / VAT |
| Time zone | Europe/Gibraltar | Europe/Vatican |
| Native name | Gibraltar | Vaticano |
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Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.
Full Gibraltar profile →Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.
Full Vatican City State (Holy See) profile →The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.
Gibraltar has a recorded population of approximately 39,329 people.
Gibraltar covers an area of about 10 km².
Gibraltar has a population density of roughly 3,933 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound (GIP), with the symbol £.
Gibraltar is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
People from Gibraltar are referred to as Gibraltar.
The international dialing code for Gibraltar is +350.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gibraltar is .gi.
Gibraltar uses the Europe/Gibraltar time zone.
Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.
The capital of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.
Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.
People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.
The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.