Papal States
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Papal States existed as a sovereign territory ruled by the Pope from 756 to 1870, encompassing regions of central Italy. Initially formed from lands granted by Pepin the Short, they evolved into a significant Italian power. The Lateran Treaty of 1929 with Mussolini established Vatican City as a sovereign entity within Rome.
Statistics
Area
41,407.00 km²
Population
Not available