Vatican City is the smallest state in the world. It’s located on the territory of Rome but is a completely independent country. When planning a trip to the Vatican, you'll find a wealth of information about attractions. Also, guides will tell you a lot during excursions. But we have prepared the most amazing facts that you won't hear about on a traditional tour. Let's get started!Only 5% of the population of the Vatican are womenIn total, the population of the Vatican has a little more than 800 people, 95% of whom are men. This is explained by the fact that the population of the Vatican is mainly ministers of the church and the military, which most often become men.However, Pope Francis supports the promotion of women to high positions in the Catholic Church. In particular, in January 2020, a woman named Francesca Di Giovanni became Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the first time in history. In the Vatican, her position is called Deputy Secretary for Relations with States.Divorce is prohibited in the VaticanThe Vatican has no legal provisions on divorce and couples can only annul their marriage. Moreover, it is a Catholic place, which is ruled by the Pope. Catholics believe in the sanctity of marriage, so supposedly it cannot be destroyed.90% of crimes committed in the Vatican remain unsolvedThe crime rate per capita in the Vatican is much higher than in Italy. And this is not surprising because in the Vatican there are a lot of tourists and workers from Italy. Among the crimes, pickpocketing, fraud, and insulting the police and civil servants predominate. Those who are caught and convicted are sent to serve their sentences in Italian prisons. But, as a rule, most crimes remain unsolved. So keep a tight grip on your purse if you decide to go to the Vatican.You can't stay live in the VaticanIt's no longer possible to stay in the enclave. Children lose their citizenship when they turn 18 or when their parents lose it. Becoming a citizen of the Vatican is possible only if you are a cardinal resident in the Vatican or Rome if you are a diplomat representing the Holy See or an official or employee of the Catholic Church.There are no hospitals in the VaticanIt's difficult to imagine a country that doesn't have an airport, hospitals, and prisons! However, all this is not in the Vatican. These places are situated in neighboring Italy, which is what the inhabitants of the Vatican use. But this state has its helipad, a railway - two tracks of 300 meters each, a post office, and the Vatican Bank.The Vatican officially believes in aliensIt sounds incredible, but the Vatican officially admits that life on other planets is theoretically possible. In 2006, this statement was made publicly by the former director of the Vatican Observatory, Father Jose Funes. However, whatever the forms of life, the Vatican believes that they are the creation of God.

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Why there are no hospitals in the Vatican and other unknown facts that you did not know about this country

The locations of the Star Wars movie look just incredible! It seems that this is either computer graphics or filming was made on another planet. However, many places from the main space saga in the world are not on other planets at all. Moreover, many who dream of going there can do it!Redwood National Park, California<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_135250582_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_135250582_L_1_1_865c99a097.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Redwood National Park served as the location for the filming of the sixth episode of the Return of the Jedi saga, which took place in 1982. The American park looks so incredible that the directors decided that this is what the forested moon of Endor should look like in Star Wars. Huge redwoods grow in Redwood Park - one of the tallest and most ancient trees in the world. Until the 1850s, Native American tribes lived there.The park is full of hiking trails. These days, walking through the park still feels like you're on set. This is especially true of the Avenue of the Giants - a scenic road that runs right through the forest.Phang Nga Bay, Thailand<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_153860170_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_153860170_L_1_1_0d5992a1f8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">The fantastic planet Kashyyyk from Revenge of the Sith was filmed at this location. Phang Nga Bay is known for its limestone cliffs and is located near Phuket Town. This place looks simply bewitching! If you have the opportunity to visit it, then do it for sure! We are sure that you will remember this trip for a lifetime.Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_272833716_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_272833716_L_1_c860b400b8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">The most luxurious location in the first episode is the planet Naboo. The role of royal palace of Naboo is a palace in the Italian Caserta near Naples. The eminent architect of that time (18th century), Luigi Vanvitelli, was given the task of building a palace that would not be inferior to Versailles and the Royal Palace in Madrid.If you happen to be in Naples, we advise you to visit the Royal Palace of Caserta and see for yourself how beautiful this place is. The best way to get from Naples to Caserta without a car is by bus, the journey takes 35 minutes. and will cost €1 - €7. The bus Napoli - Corso Meridionale - Caserta takes 35 minutes including transfers and departs from the station every hour.The Rub' al Khali desert<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_162723708_L (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_162723708_L_1_5b08eb0377.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">For the new part of the saga, director Jeffrey Jacob Abrams preferred the desert of the United Arab Emirates to Tunisia. The first scene that appears in the trailer, which takes place on the planet Jakku, was filmed here.Travelers who dream of hiding from civilization can arrange a hike in the desert, but it is still better to contact a travel agency or join a large caravan. A more relaxed option is to stay at a Liwa oasis hotel near the filming location.Skellig Michael Island, Ireland<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_201749530_L (1) (1).jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_201749530_L_1_1_3473d52dc0.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"> Filming of The Force Awakens also took place on the ruins of a 7th-century monastery located on the steep slopes of Skellig Michael Island. Although this place is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, it often scares away tourists, because it is located 12 km from the coast.

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Why there are no hospitals in the Vatican and other unknown facts that you did not know about this country

The most picturesque places on the planet where Star Wars was filmed

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