Military - note defense is the responsibility of Italy; Swiss Papal Guards are postedat entrances to Vatican City

Disputes - international none

NOTE: The information regarding Holy See (Vatican City) on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Holy See (Vatican City) Military 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Holy See (Vatican City) Military 1997 should be addressed to the CIA.