Where is Monaco located?

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Monaco Weather

What is the current weather in Monaco?

Monaco Facts and Culture

What is Monaco famous for?

Cultural Attributes: Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world and one of the wealthiest countries in Europe. It is... More
Family: Most Monégasques families have one or two children. Due to the size of the population all adult Monégasques are invited to... More
Personal Apperance: Monaco has many wealthy residents, which can be seen wearing the latest in high fashion, especially in the evenings. On... More
Recreation: Monaco is famous for auto racing. Golf and tennis are popular leisure activities. Like most seaside countries, all of the popular... More
Food and Recipes: Monaco food includes plenty of olive oil, fresh tomatoes, garlic, black olives and anchovies. Fresh fish is plentiful and eaten... More

Monaco Facts

What is the capital of Monaco?

Capital	Monaco
Government Type	constitutional monarchy
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Total Area	1 Square Miles 2 Square Kilometers
Location	Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy
Language	French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
GDP - real growth rate	9.3%
GDP - per capita (PPP)	$78,700.00 (USD)

Monaco Demographics

What is the population of Monaco?

Ethnic Groups	French 47%, Monegasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21%
Nationality Adjective	Monegasque or Monacan
Nationality Noun	Monegasque(s) or Monacan(s)
Population	39,000
Population - note	note: immigrants make up more than 55% of the total population, according to UN data
Predominant Language	French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
Urban Population	100%

Monaco Government

What type of government does Monaco have?

Executive Branch: chief of state: Prince ALBERT II (since 6 April 2005) head of government: Minister of State Serge TELLE (since 1 February... More
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal More
Citizenship: citizenship by birth: no citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Monaco; in the case of a... More
National Holiday: National Day (Saint Rainier's Day), 19 November (1857) More
Constitution: history: previous 1911 (suspended 1959); latest adopted 17 December 1962 amendments: proposed by joint agreement of the chief of state (the... More
Independence: 1419 (beginning of permanent rule by the House of GRIMALDI) More

Monaco Video

YouTube: Expedia Monaco Vacation Travel Guide

Monaco Geography

What environmental issues does Monaco have?

Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers More
Border Countries: France 4.4 km More
Environment - Current Issues: party to treaties: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered... More
Environment - International Agreements: party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species,... More
Terrain: hilly, rugged, rocky More

Monaco Economy

How big is the Monaco economy?

Economic Overview: Monaco, bordering France on the Mediterranean coast, is a popular resort, attracting tourists to its casino and pleasant climate. The... More
Industries: tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products More
Currency Name and Code: Euro (EUR) More

Monaco News and Current Events

What current events are happening in Monaco?
Source: Google News

Monaco Travel Information

What makes Monaco a unique country to travel to?

Country Description

Monaco is a developed constitutional monarchy on the shores of the Mediterranean. Tourist facilities are widely available.

Traffic Safety and Road Conditions

While in France and Monaco, you may encounter road conditions that are very different from those in the United States.

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