The Vatican City population is comprised of the clergy and religious workers, and a small number of lay people. These individuals are employed in trade, service, and secretarial occupations. The Vatican receives millions of tourists and religious pilgrims each year. The city's labor force is 4,800 strong. But its main source of revenue comes from religious pilgrims and tourists. It has a high quality of life, and a strong economy.
The county is situated in northwest Arkansas. This area is located halfway between the state capital and the neighboring counties of Sebastian and Washington. The county is diverse in its geology, with much of its northern part covered by the Ozark National Forest. On the other hand, the southern portion is in the Arkansas River Valley, which includes the cities of Atkins and Russellville. In recent years, Pope City has been home to the Arkansas Tech University. The county is also rich in prehistoric rock art, dating back to the Mississippian Period. Four sites have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and are protected from disturbance.
Rome's Pope is the head of the Holy See. He appoints members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the oldest Catholic academy. The Academy is comprised of 80 members appointed by the Pope and chosen from around the world. Pope John Paul II established the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and the Pontifical Academy for Life in 1994. The Vatican also has two major universities - the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Institute of Human Rights and Justice.