Monaco
in Western Europe
Europe
France- Currency and Currency Code:
- Euro - EUR
- Spoken languages:
- French, English, Italian
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: C, E, F)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 3G, 4G
- ISO 2-Letter code:
- MC
- Internet top level domain:
- .mc
- Country phone prefix:
- +377
- Local Time (capital):
- Timezone:
- UTC/GMT offset: hours
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Monaco.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Monaco. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Explore Monaco
Monaco with its capital is located in Europe (Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France). It covers some 3 square kilometers (about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC) with a population of 30,645. French, English and Italian are some of the languages spoken by the majority in Monaco (consider regional differences). Did you know that France is the only bordering country.
Monaco lies in between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by the French Riviera to the west and the Italian Riviera to the east. This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is almost entirely urban. Monte Carlo is not the capital of Monaco but a government district. The principality of Monaco offers a great balance of historical and modern attractions. There are various museums and palaces to visit as well as shopping malls and casinos. Monaco also offers relaxation spots along the harbor and even around the attractions. It is relatively easy to navigate Monte Carlo and Monaco if you take the time to learn where the various short cuts are. City maps are generally available at most news vendor stands and shops for a small fee.
Popular Destinations in Monaco
Administrative regions of Monaco
About the country
Website: Monaco Tourism
2a, Boulevard des Moulins
Monte-Carlo 98030
Monaco
Phone: +377 92 16 61 16
Fax: +377 92 16 60 00
Mail: dtc@monaco-tourisme.com
The terrain is hilly, rugged, rocky. The average density of population is about 15,323 per km². The climate in Monaco can be described as Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
To reach someone Monaco dial +377 prior to a number. The local cellular networks are operated on 900 MHz, 3G, 4G. Websites typically end with the top level domain ".mc". If you want to bring electric appliances (e.g. battery chaarger), keep in min the local 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: C, E, F). The sign for the locally used currency Euro is EUR.
Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; the colors are those of the ruling House of Grimaldi and have been in use since 1339, making the flag one of the world's oldest national banners.
The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
Geography
| Area | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total (World Rank: 238) | 2 | sq km |
| Land (World Rank: 236) | 2 | sq km |
| Comparative | about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC | |
| Coastline | ||
| 4.1 | ||
| Landborder | ||
| 6 | ||
| Elevation | ||
| Highest point (World Rank: 217) | 162 | m |
| Agricultural land | ||
| Total (World Rank: 221) | 1.00 | % |
| Permanent crops (World Rank: 121) | 1.00 | % |
| Map reference | ||
| Europe | ||
| Environment | ||
| Issues |
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| Agreement party |
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| Location | ||
| Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy | ||
| Climate | ||
| Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers | ||
| Terrain | ||
| hilly, rugged, rocky | ||
People
| Population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total (World Rank: 214) | 30,645 | |
| Deathrate (World Rank: 44) | 0.98 | % |
| Birthrate (World Rank: 223) | 0.66 | % |
| Growthrate (World Rank: 177) | 0.24 | % |
| Migration rate (World Rank: 17) | 0.57 | % |
| Fertility rate (World Rank: 189) | 1.53 | % |
| Median age | ||
| Male (World Rank: 1) | 51.70 | |
| Female (World Rank: 1) | 54.50 | |
| Age structure | ||
| 0 14 male (World Rank: 218) | 1,685 | |
| 0 14 female (World Rank: 219) | 1,587 | |
| 15 24 male (World Rank: 216) | 1,464 | |
| 15 24 female (World Rank: 216) | 1,376 | |
| 25 54 male (World Rank: 216) | 5,067 | |
| 25 54 female (World Rank: 215) | 5,018 | |
| 55 64 male (World Rank: 208) | 2,286 | |
| 55 64 female (World Rank: 208) | 2,292 | |
| 65 x male (World Rank: 195) | 4,387 | |
| 65 x female (World Rank: 194) | 5,483 | |
| Health | ||
| Infant mortality rate (World Rank: 221) | 0.18 | % |
| Life expectancy total (World Rank: 1) | 89 | years |
| Life expectancy female (World Rank: 1) | 94 | years |
| Life expectancy male (World Rank: 1) | 86 | years |
| Physicians per 1000 (World Rank: 3) | 6.65 | |
| Hospital bed per 1000 (World Rank: 1) | 13.80 | |
| Sanitation access total (World Rank: 12) | 100.00 | % |
| Drinking water access (World Rank: 2) | 100.00 | % |
Nation
| Budget | ||
|---|---|---|
| Education (World Rank: 172) | 1 | % of GDP |
| Health (World Rank: 160) | 4 | % of GDP |
| Surplus (World Rank: 62) | -1 | % of GDP |
| National symbol | ||
| red and white lozenges | ||
| National colours | ||
| white | ||
| Adjective | ||
| Monegasque or Monacan | ||
| Noun | ||
| Monegasque(s) or Monacan(s) | ||
| Background | ||
| The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center. | ||
| Flag description | ||
| two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; the colors are those of the ruling House of Grimaldi and have been in use since 1339, making the flag one of the world's oldest national banners | ||
Economy
| Gdp | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing power parity (World Rank: 165) | 7,672,000,000 | USD |
| Real growth rate (World Rank: 34) | 5.40 | % |
| Per capita purchasing power parity (World Rank: 3) | 115,700 | USD |
| Source industry (World Rank: 182) | 14.00 | % |
| Source service (World Rank: 16) | 86.00 | % |
| Labourforce | ||
| Total (World Rank: 188) | 52,000 | |
| Products | ||
| Industries |
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Communication
| Phone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landline total (World Rank: 156) | 46,575 | |
| Landline per 100 (World Rank: 1) | 152.00 | |
| Mobile per 100 (World Rank: 111) | 109.00 | |
| Assessment | 0 | |
| Internet | ||
| Users (World Rank: 200) | 29,116 | |
| Population (World Rank: 12) | 95.20 | % |
Transport
| Air | ||
|---|---|---|
| Heliports (World Rank: 109) | 1.00 | |
| Road | ||
| Total length (World Rank: 217) | 77.00 | |
| Paved length (World Rank: 176) | 77.00 | |
This is a list of famous places in this country in alphabetical order.
