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392 - History's Worst Popes
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The First Lady of Italy
Vatican City was established in 1929 as the smallest independent country in the world. With an area of 49 hectares or 121 acres, it has a population of about 453 people. Despite their tiny population, Vatican City has its own flag, anthem, currency and postal system. It's even got its own radio station which broadcasts live from there. Powerful transmitters are used to beam Vatican radio called the Pope's Voice to a global audience. But BBC claims transmissions have been putting lives at risk by exceeding Italy's electromagnetic radiation standards.
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