Country Guide • Monaco
Monaco is located on the Mediterranean Riviera, close to the Italian border with France and is surrounded by the French department of Alpes-Maritimes. Monaco is the second smallest country in the world.
| Official Name | Principality of Monaco |
|---|---|
| Area | 1.94km² (0.75mile²) |
| Population | 32,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 42,675 |
| Capital City | Monaco |
| Religions | 95% Roman Catholic, 5% Protestant |
| Language | French (official), English, Italian, Monégasque |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Euro |
| GDP | $870 million |
| GDP per Head | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources | None |
| Land Use | Arable Land % |
| Agriculture | None |
| Industry | Banking, Gambling and Tourism |
| Tourism | Monaco being less than 1 square mile won't take long to get around. It isn't the place for budget hotels, but if you are looking for a glimpse of the glamourous lifestyle, mediterranean sun and glitzy casinos then Monaco should be on your list. It is home to the very rich since it has a policy of tax-free income. Relax on Monte Carlo's beach by day and live it up by night |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | None |
| Climate | Monaco has a Mediterranean climate which is characterised by warm summers and mild winters. Rainfall is light with an average annual rainfall of about 29 inches while sunshine usually lasts 300 days a year without rainfall. Average temperature ranges are from 8 to 12°C in January to 22 to 26°C in August |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour (+ 2 hours from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October) |
| National Days | November 19 |
| Visas | No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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