Country guide - Monaco  

 
 

Introduction: 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: 1.94 Sq Km (0.75 Sq Miles)
Population: 32,000
Continent: Europe
Density per square mile: 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 & 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 degrees Celsius in January to 22 to 26 degrees Celsius 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

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