Monaco at A Glance
On the
Mediterranean Sea, tucked into the Maritimes Alps, only minutes from Nice International Airport and the French and Italian Riviera.
Size
Population
25% Monégasque, 28% French, 17% Italian
Government
Constitutional monarchy
led by H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Official Language
French
Religion
95%
Roman Catholic
Economy
Light
manufacturing, banking and financial services,
shipping and trade. Research and development in
biotechnology and marine environment. Tourism.
Currency
Euro
Landmarks
Monte-Carlo
Casino
Salle Garnier Opera House
Oceanographic Museum
Prince’s Palace
Monaco Cathedral
Points of Interest
Princess
Grace Rose Garden
Japanese Garden
Exotic Garden
St. Devote Chapel
Annual Events
International
Circus festival (January)
Monte-Carlo Television
Festival and Market (February)
International Forum of New Images – Imagina (February)
Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival (March-May)
Monte-Carlo International Tennis Championships (April)
Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (May)
International Fireworks Festival (July-August)
National Holiday Festivities (November)
Opera, ballet and concerts all year round