Monaco /ˈmɒnəkoʊ/ (help·info), officially the Principality of Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco; Monégasque: Principatu de Múnegu; Italian: Principato di Monaco; Occitan: Principat de Mónegue), is a small sovereign city-state located in South Western Europe on the northern central coast of the Mediterranean Sea, having a land border on three sides only with France, and being about 16 km (9.9 mi) away from Italy. Its size is just under 2 km² with an estimated population of almost 33,000. Monaco is the world's most densely populated sovereign country, and the world's smallest French-speaking country. An average person takes only 56 minutes to walk across the width of the country. Monaco is the name of the country as well as the name of its capital city. It is often regarded as a tax haven, and many of its inhabitants are wealthy and from foreign countries, making up a majority of the population, at around 84%.[4]
Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and principality, with Prince Albert II as head of state. The House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco since 1297, and the state's sovereignty was officially recognized by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861. Despite being independent, Monaco's defense is the responsibility of France.
Contents
- 1 Administrative divisions
- 2 History
- 3 Law and government
- 4 Economy
- 5 Numismatics
- 6 Geography of Monaco
- 7 Climate
- 8 Sport and entertainment
- 9 Education
- 10 Demographics
- 11 Religion
- 12 Security
- 13 Flag
- 14 Transport
- 15 See also
- 16 References
- 17 External links
Principality of Monaco Principauté de MonacoFlag Coat of arms Motto: "Deo Juvante" (Latin)
"With God's Help"Anthem: Hymne Monégasque Location of Monaco (green)on the European continent (dark grey) — [Legend]
Capital Monaco (As opposed to a common belief, "Monaco-Ville" is just the historical district - hence the confusing name "Monaco-Town" - but is neither a city nor the capital city)[1] Largest Most populated quartier
Monte CarloOfficial languages French[2] is the only official language. Monegasque, Italian and English are widely understood. Demonym Monégasque or Monegasque Government Constitutional monarchy and Principality - Prince Albert II - Minister of State Jean-Paul Proust - President of the National Council Stéphane Valeri (UPM) Independence - House of Grimaldi 1297 Area - Total 1.95 km2 (232nd)
0.76 sq mi- Water (%) 0.0 Population - 2009 estimate 32,965[3] (205th) - 2000 census 32,020 - Density 16,818/km2 (1st)
43,560/sq miGDP (PPP) 2007 estimate - Total $976 million (179th) - Per capita $70,670 (€50,000) (Mid Sept. 07 est.) (2/3) HDI (2003) ▬ 0.946 (high) (16th as of 2005) Currency Euro ( EUR
)Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Internet TLD .mc Calling code +377
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