Monaco at A Glance
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On the Mediterranean Sea, tucked into the Maritimes Alps, only minutes from Nice International Airport and the and Italian Riviera. |
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Size | ![]() |
0.76 square miles |
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Population | ![]() |
32.020 (8,000 citizens)
25% Monégasque, 28% French, 17% Italian |
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Government | ![]() |
Constitutional monarchy led by H.S.H. Prince Albert II |
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Official Language | ![]() |
French |
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Religion | ![]() |
95% Roman Catholic |
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Economy | ![]() |
Light manufacturing, banking and financial services, shipping and trade. Research and development in biotechnology and marine environment. Tourism. |
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Currency | ![]() |
Euro |
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Landmarks | ![]() |
Monte-Carlo Casino Salle Garnier Opera House Oceanographic Museum Prince’s Palace Monaco Cathedral |
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Points of Interest | ![]() |
Princess Grace Rose Garden Japanese Garden Exotic Garden St. Devote Chapel |
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Annual Events | ![]() |
International Circus festival (January) Monte-Carlo Television 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 |
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