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Compare Holy See (Vatican City) (2004) - Tokelau (2001)

Compare Holy See (Vatican City) (2004) z Tokelau (2001)

 Holy See (Vatican City) (2004)Tokelau (2001)
 Holy See (Vatican City)Tokelau
Administrative divisions none none (territory of New Zealand)
Age structure - 0-14 years:
NA%

15-64 years:
NA%

65 years and over:
NA%
Agriculture - products - coconuts, copra, breadfruit, papayas, bananas; pigs, poultry, goats
Airports none (2003 est.) none; lagoon landings by amphibious aircraft from Samoa
Area total: 0.44 sq km


land: 0.44 sq km


water: 0 sq km
total:
10 sq km

land:
10 sq km

water:
0 sq km
Area - comparative about 0.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC about 17 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Background Popes in their secular role ruled portions of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the pope's holdings were further circumscribed when Rome itself was annexed. Disputes between a series of "prisoner" popes and Italy were resolved in 1929 by three Lateran Treaties, which established the independent state of Vatican City and granted Roman Catholicism special status in Italy. In 1984, a concordat between the Holy See and Italy modified certain of the earlier treaty provisions, including the primacy of Roman Catholicism as the Italian state religion. Present concerns of the Holy See include religious freedom, international development, the Middle East, terrorism, the failing health of Pope JOHN PAUL II, interreligious dialogue and reconciliation, and the application of church doctrine in an era of rapid change and globalization. About 1 billion people worldwide profess the Catholic faith. Originally settled by Polynesian emigrants from surrounding island groups, the Tokelau Islands were made a British protectorate in 1889. They were transferred to New Zealand administration in 1925. According to a UN report, these low-lying islands will disappear in the 21st century, if global warming continues to raise sea levels.
Birth rate - NA births/1,000 population
Budget revenues: $245.2 million


expenditures: $260.4 million, including capital expenditures of NA (2002)
revenues:
$430,830

expenditures:
$2.8 million, including capital expenditures of $37,300 (1987 est.)
Capital Vatican City none; each atoll has its own administrative center
Climate temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to mid-May) with hot, dry summers (May to September) tropical; moderated by trade winds (April to November)
Coastline 0 km (landlocked) 101 km
Constitution new Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope John Paul II on 26 November 2000, effective 22 February 2001 (replaces the first Fundamental Law of 1929) administered under the Tokelau Islands Act of 1948, as amended in 1970
Country name conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City)


conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City)


local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)


local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano)
conventional long form:
none

conventional short form:
Tokelau
Currency euro (EUR) New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Death rate - NA deaths/1,000 population
Debt - external - $0
Dependency status - territory of New Zealand; note - Tokelauans are drafting a constitution, developing institutions and patterns of self-government as Tokelau moves toward free association with Wellington
Diplomatic representation from the US chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant)


embassy: Villa Domiziana, Via delle Terme Deciane 26, 00153 Rome


mailing address: PSC 59, Box 66, APO AE 09624


telephone: [39] (06) 4674-3428


FAX: [39] (06) 575-8346
none (territory of New Zealand)
Diplomatic representation in the US chief of mission: Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Gabriel MONTALVO


chancery: 3339 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008


telephone: [1] (202) 333-7121


FAX: [1] (202) 337-4036
none (territory of New Zealand)
Disputes - international none none
Economic aid - recipient none $3.8 million (1995)
Economy - overview This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution from Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world, as well as by special collections (known as Peter's Pence); the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; fees for admission to museums; and the sale of publications. Investments and real estate income also account for a sizable portion of revenue. The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome. Tokelau's small size (three villages), isolation, and lack of resources greatly restrain economic development and confine agriculture to the subsistence level. The people must rely on aid from New Zealand to maintain public services, annual aid being substantially greater than GDP. The principal sources of revenue come from sales of copra, postage stamps, souvenir coins, and handicrafts. Money is also remitted to families from relatives in New Zealand.
Electricity - consumption NA kWh NA kWh
Electricity - exports 0 kWh -
Electricity - imports NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy -
Electricity - production NA kWh NA kWh
Electricity - production by source - fossil fuel:
NA%

hydro:
NA%

nuclear:
NA%

other:
NA%
Elevation extremes lowest point: unnamed location 19 m


highest point: unnamed location 75 m
lowest point:
Pacific Ocean 0 m

highest point:
unnamed location 5 m
Environment - current issues NA very limited natural resources and overcrowding are contributing to emigration to New Zealand
Environment - international agreements party to: none of the selected agreements


signed, but not ratified: Air Pollution, Environmental Modification
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Ethnic groups Italians, Swiss, other Polynesian
Exchange rates euros per US dollar - 0.886 (2003),1.1324 (2002), 1.1175 (2001), 1.0854 (2000), 0.9386 (1999) New Zealand dollars per US dollar - 2.2502 (January 2001), 2.1863 (2000), 1.8886 (1999), 1.8632 (1998), 1.5083 (1997), 1.4543 (1996)
Executive branch chief of state: Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978)


head of government: Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (since 1 December 1990)


cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope


elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope


election results: Karol WOJTYLA elected pope
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and New Zealand are represented by Administrator Lindsay WATT (since NA March 1993)

head of government:
Aliki Faipule FALIMATEAO (since NA 1997)

cabinet:
the Council of Faipule, consisting of three elected leaders, one from each atoll; functions as a cabinet

elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade in New Zealand; the head of government is chosen from the Council of Faipule and serves a one-year term
Exports 0 kWh $98,000 (f.o.b., 1983)
Exports - commodities - stamps, copra, handicrafts
Exports - partners - NZ
Fiscal year calendar year 1 April - 31 March
Flag description two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal miter centered in the white band the flag of New Zealand is used
GDP - purchasing power parity - $1.5 million (1993 est.)
GDP - composition by sector - agriculture:
NA%

industry:
NA%

services:
NA%
GDP - per capita - purchasing power parity - $1,000 (1993 est.)
GDP - real growth rate - NA%
Geographic coordinates 41 54 N, 12 27 E 9 00 S, 172 00 W
Geography - note urban; landlocked; enclave in Rome, Italy; world's smallest state; outside the Vatican City, 13 buildings in Rome and Castel Gandolfo (the pope's summer residence) enjoy extraterritorial rights -
Highways none; all city streets total:
NA km

paved:
NA km

unpaved:
NA km
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%: NA


highest 10%: NA
lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
Imports NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy $323,400 (c.i.f., 1983)
Imports - commodities - foodstuffs, building materials, fuel
Imports - partners - NZ
Independence 11 February 1929 (from Italy); note - the three treaties signed with Italy on 11 February 1929 acknowledged, among other things, the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century none (territory of New Zealand)
Industrial production growth rate - NA%
Industries printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps, a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities small-scale enterprises for copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods; stamps, coins; fishing
Infant mortality rate - NA deaths/1,000 live births
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - NA%
International organization participation CE (observer), IAEA, ICFTU, IOM (observer), ITU, NAM (guest), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, UN (observer), UNCTAD, UNHCR, UPU, WIPO, WToO (observer), WTrO (observer) SPC, WHO (associate)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - 1 (2000)
Irrigated land 0 sq km (1998 est.) NA sq km
Judicial branch there are three tribunals responsible for civil and criminal matters within Vatican City; three other tribunals rule on issues pertaining to the Holy See


note: judicial duties were established by the Motu Proprio of Pius XII on 1 May 1946
Supreme Court in New Zealand exercises civil and criminal jurisdiction in Tokelau
Labor force NA NA
Labor force - by occupation essentially services with a small amount of industry; note - dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican -
Land boundaries total: 3.2 km


border countries: Italy 3.2 km
0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (urban area) (2001)
arable land:
0% (soil is thin and infertile)

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
0%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
100% (1993 est.)
Languages Italian, Latin, French, various other languages Tokelauan (a Polynesian language), English
Legal system based on Code of Canon Law and revisions to it British and local statutes
Legislative branch unicameral Pontifical Commission unicameral General Fono (45 seats - 15 from each of the three atolls; members chosen by each atoll's Council of Elders or Taupulega to serve three-year terms); note - the Tokelau Amendment Act of 1996 confers legislative power on the General Fono
Life expectancy at birth - total population:
NA years

male:
NA years

female:
NA years
Literacy definition: NA


total population: 100%


male: NA


female: NA
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Location Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy) Oceania, group of three islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Map references Europe Oceania
Maritime claims none (landlocked) exclusive economic zone:
200 NM

territorial sea:
12 NM
Merchant marine - none (2000 est.)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Italy; Swiss Papal Guards are posted at entrances to the Vatican City to provide security and protect the Pope defense is the responsibility of New Zealand
Military branches Swiss Guards Corps (Corpo della Guardia Svizzera) -
National holiday Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840)
Nationality noun: none


adjective: none
noun:
Tokelauan(s)

adjective:
Tokelauan
Natural hazards NA lies in Pacific typhoon belt
Natural resources none NEGL
Net migration rate - NA migrant(s)/1,000 population
Political parties and leaders none none
Political pressure groups and leaders none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers) none
Population 921 (July 2004 est.) 1,445 (July 2001 est.)
Population below poverty line NA NA%
Population growth rate 0.01% (2004 est.) -0.92% (2001 est.)
Ports and harbors none none; offshore anchorage only
Radio broadcast stations AM 3, FM 4, shortwave 2 (1998) AM NA, FM NA, shortwave NA

note:
each atoll has a radio broadcast station of unknown type that broadcasts shipping and weather reports (1998)
Radios - 1,000 (1997)
Railways - 0 km
Religions Roman Catholic Congregational Christian Church 70%, Roman Catholic 28%, other 2%

note:
on Atafu, all Congregational Christian Church of Samoa; on Nukunonu, all Roman Catholic; on Fakaofo, both denominations, with the Congregational Christian Church predominant
Suffrage limited to cardinals less than 80 years old 21 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment: automatic exchange


domestic: tied into Italian system


international: country code - 39; uses Italian system
general assessment:
adequate

domestic:
radiotelephone service between islands

international:
radiotelephone service to Samoa; government-regulated telephone service (TeleTok), with 3 satellite earth stations, established in 1997
Telephones - main lines in use NA NA
Telephones - mobile cellular NA 0 (2001)
Television broadcast stations 1 (1996) NA
Terrain low hill low-lying coral atolls enclosing large lagoons
Total fertility rate - NA children born/woman
Unemployment rate - NA%
Waterways - none
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