State of the Church

This article is about the modern state. For the historic iteration from 1258 to 1729, see State of the Church (1258–1729).

State of the Church Եստադո դե լա'Իգլեսիա, Estado de la'Iglesia (Creeperian)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Ասիենտո դե Դիոս / Asiento de Dios (Seat of God)
Anthem: Հիմնո յ Մարճա Պոնտիֆիծալ Himno y Marcha Pontifical ("Pontifical March and Hymn") File:United States Navy Band - Inno e Marcia Pontificale.ogg
Location of the State of the Church in Sur
Location	Sur
Capital	San Salvador del Oeste
Largest city	Suchitoto
Official languages	Creeperian
Ethnic groups (2023)	96.44% Creeperans 3.56% Others
Religion	Catholicism (state religion)
Demonym(s)	Papalinian
Government	Theocratic elective absolute monarchy under a de facto puppet government
• Sovereign	Francisco I
• Holy Protector	Alexander II
Legislature	None
Establishment
• Donation of Manuel III	13 June 1778
• Papal War	12 October 1935 – 17 March 1946
Area
• Total	8,060 sq mi (20,900 km2) (40th)
Population
• 2023 estimate	6,110,539 (40th)
• 2020 census	5,899,457
• Density	758.13/sq mi (292.7/km2) (2nd)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	CQS₵75.9 billion
• Per capita	CQS₵18,750
Gini (2022)	35.6 medium
HDI (2022)	.791 high
Currency	Creeperian colón (₡) (CCL)
Time zone	TMB–3:30 (TPL)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy, AC/ADa
Driving side	right
Calling code	+54
ISO 3166 code	EI
Internet TLD	.ei and .եի
Antes de Cristo, Año de Dios ("Before Christ, Year of God"; equivalent to BC/AD)

The State of the Church (Creeperian: Եստադո դե լա'Իգլեսիա / Estado de la'Iglesia) is a landlocked country located in central Sur. The State of the Church is the only enclaved country in the world, being enclaved by Creeperopolis — which heavily influences its culture and politics. The country has a surface area of 8,060 square miles (20,900 km²) and a population of 6,110,539 as of 2023, both some of the smallest in the world.

Government and politics

Administrative divisions

Main articles: Dioceses of the State of the Church, Provinces of the State of the Church, and Municipalities of the State of the Church

Culture

Sports

Players of the State of the Church national football team

See also

• List of sovereign states