What Language Do They Speak in Vatican City?

The flag of Vatican City is square shaped. It is composed of two equal vertical bands of yellow and white, with national coat of arms centered in the white band. The national coat of arms comprises the Papal Tiara superimposed on two crossed keys.
Official languages of Vatican City Italian, Latin

Vatican City has 2 official languages: Italian, Latin. Italian is also an official language in 3 other countries worldwide.

Languages in Vatican City — FAQ

What language do they speak in Vatican City?

The official languages of Vatican City are Italian and Latin.

How many official languages does Vatican City have?

Vatican City has 2 official languages: Italian, Latin.

Is Italian spoken anywhere else?

Italian is also an official language in 3 other countries.

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