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Principality of Monaco
Principauté de Monaco
   The Principality of Monaco is the 2nd smallest country in the world and due to its small surface it borders only with France and to the south-east it faces the Mediterranean Sea. The location and above all the tax benefits have made Monaco one of the most popular places for wealthy people, with many sportsmen, for example, that have their residence here.
Government type Constitutional monarchy
Area 2.08 km² (0.80 sq mi)
Population 37,300 inh. (2016 census)
Population 38,400 inh. (2024)
Population density 18,462 inh/km² (48,000 inh/mi²)
Capital Monaco (38,400 pop.)
Currency Euro
Languages French (official), Monegasque, Italian
Life expectancy M 84 years, F 90 years
Location in Europe

Boundaries:

France NORTH, WEST and EAST
Mediterranean Sea SOUTH-EAST

GEOGRAPHY DATA OF MONACO


Largest cities
Monaco 38,400 pop.
Highest elevation
164 m (538 ft) near the Patio Palace

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS OF MONACO

   The whole territory of Monaco is urbanized, with the city divided into 4 districts: Monaco, Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and Fontvieille.



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