Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy.
The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present-day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized control in 1297 but was not ab ...
Longitude: 7.4
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Monaco:
6,778.084 km
Terrain:
Hilly, rugged, rocky.
Natural Resources:
None.
Industries:
Banking, insurance, tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products.
Population: 31,813
The second most densely populated country in the world (after Macau); its entire population living on 2 square km.
Area: 2 km2
about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Second-smallest independent state in the world (after the Holy See); smallest country with a coastline; almost entirely urban.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Monaco
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Monaco
You're in for a treat! Monaco is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Luxurious lifestyle and high-end shopping
- Beautiful Mediterranean coastline
- World-renowned casinos and entertainment
- Extremely high cost of living and travel
- Crowded tourist areas
- Limited public transportation
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Monégasque cuisine blends French and Italian influences.
- Popular dishes include Barbagiuan and fougasse.
- Fresh seafood and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Monte Carlo Casino
- Explore the Prince's Palace
- Relax on Larvotto Beach
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