Monaco

Monaco Most people know Monaco as this beautiful little country where all the famous people come to live, free of taxes, next to the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is the worlds second-smallest independent country, and the most densely country as well. You will find one of the most wealthy and exciting vacation spots, with hotels, casinos , Gran-Prix but also museums if you are interested in the history, that goes all the way back. The main income of the country is in fact tourism, which makes it a hot spot to visit.

Area: 1,81 Km²
Population: 31.850 (2001 est.)
Density: 17.597 pop/Km²

System of government: Constitutional monarchy
Capital: Monaco (1700 pop.)
Major cities: -
Ethnic majority: French 55%, Monegasque 18%, Italian 16%, others 11%
Border countries: France NORTH, WEST and EAST

Principal mountains: Mont Agel 140 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: -
Climate: Mediterranean

Language: French (official), Monegasque
Religion: Catholic 90%
Currency: Euro (€)

Fixed public holidays: 1/1, 26/2, 27/2, 1/5, 15/8, 1/11, 18/11, 19/11, 8/12, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12
Dialling code: 00377
GMT: +1

World Heritage List: -