The world's smallest country, Vatican City occupies 0.44 sq km (about .2 square miles) and is completely encircled by the city of Rome. Vatican City serves as the spiritual center for millions of practicing Roman Catholics worldwide.
Ten of the 30 league teams make the playoffs, five from each conference consisting of the three divisional winners and 2 wildcard teams. Per conference, this produces 1 first round series with 3 byes.
Since 1969 when Major League baseball started the playoff system, the New York Yankees have been to the playoffs 19 times. 16 Division titles, and 3 wild card berths.