I realized today that with the death of Prince Rainier, the heads of state of the world's two smallest countries have died within four days of each other.
Which means, I guess, that President Ludwig Scotty of Nauru better be careful.
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The Vatican is considered a country? Have I been asleep? This is news to me.
Posted by: Ayelet | April 07, 2005 at 12:48 PM
Ever since the Lateran Treaty of 1929, it has been. (Before that, the "Papal States" varied in size and influence, but the Pope pretty much controlled at least some territory ever since the Holy Roman Empire, I believe.)
Posted by: Vidiot | April 07, 2005 at 12:54 PM