Flag: Vatican City

Description

The flag of Vatican City (🇻🇦) features two vertical bands of gold and white, with the Papal Tiara and crossed keys of Saint Peter centered in the white field. This emblem represents the spiritual authority of the Pope and the governance of the Vatican. Commonly used in discussions about Catholicism, diplomacy, or global religious events, it symbolizes peace and unity. Interestingly, the Vatican is the smallest independent state, making its flag unique in representing a sovereign entity as well as a religious powerhouse. The emoji version is 2, released in 2015.