Italians are allowed to donate 8% of their yearly taxes to the Vatican (this is instead of paying it to the Italian Government). The Vatican has its own Post office and issues its own stamps. The Vatican mail system is widely used by Romans as in most cases is a lot quicker than Italian mail. The Vatican’s radio station is located in a tower inside the Vatican Gardens and broadcasts in 20 languages throughout the world. The Vatican City issues its own passports; the Pope, cardinals, members of the Swiss guard and clergy being the recipients. The Vatican City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the only site to encompass a whole country. In 2007 the Vatican opted to become the first Carbon neutral state by offsetting their carbon footprint with the creation of a forest in Hungary. The Vatican stamps its own coins. The ₏1 coin which has a portrait of the present Pope is in high demand with collectors.
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