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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east and west. The principality is home to 38,682 residents, of whom 9,486 are Monégasque nationals; it is recognised as one of the wealthiest and most expensive places in the world. The official language is French; Monégasque, English and Italian are spoken and understood by many residents.

With an area of 2.08 km² (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City. Its population of 38,367 in 2023 makes it the most densely populated sovereign state. Monaco has the world's shortest coastline: 3.83 km (2.38 mi). The principality is about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the border with Italy and consists of nine administrative wards, the largest of which is Monte Carlo.

The principality is governed under a form of constitutional monarchy, with Prince Albert II as head of state, who wields political power despite his constitutional status. The prime minister, who is the head of government, can be either a Monégasque or French citizen; the monarch consults with the Government of France before an appointment. Key members of the judiciary are detached French magistrates. The House of Grimaldi has ruled Monaco, with brief interruptions, since 1297. The state's sovereignty was officially recognised by the Franco-Monégasque Treaty of 1861, with Monaco becoming a full United Nations voting member in 1993. Despite Monaco's independence and separate foreign policy, its defence is the responsibility of France, besides maintenance of two small military units. (Full article...)

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Selected location article

The Jardin Animalier de Monaco is a zoo located on the Esplanade Rainer III, in Monaco's Fontvieille ward, on the southern side of the Rock of Monaco. It was established by Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in 1954. 250 animals are held in the zoo, representing some 50 species.

The zoo is a hectare in size, set over four levels on the rock. None of the animals were purchased; all have come from donations, circuses, or abandoned animals and those seized by circuses. Five animals came to the zoo after the 2009 closure of the zoo at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. (Full article...)

List of articles
Casino Gardens and Terraces Avenue Princesse Grace Columbus Hotel Monaco Fort Antoine Theatre Grimaldi Forum Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo Japanese Garden, Monaco Jardin Exotique de Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology New National Museum of Monaco Oceanographic Museum Odeon Tower St Martin Gardens

Selected pictures

Image 1Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 2Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 3Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 4Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 5The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 6Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 7Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 8Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 9Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 101978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 11Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 12Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 13Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 14The marriage of actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 15Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 16Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 17Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 18
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 19
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 20View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 21Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 22Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 23Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 24Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 25A map of the County of Nice showing the area of the Italian kingdom of Sardinia annexed in 1860 to France (light brown). The area in red had already become part of France before 1860 (from Monaco)
Image 26Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 27Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 28Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 29Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 30
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory
(from Monaco)
Image 31Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 32The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 33The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 34Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 35Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36Photochrom of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 37A view of the 2011 Monaco Porsche Supercup. Motor racing is very popular, with one course encompassing almost the whole country. (from Monaco)
Image 38Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 39The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 40Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 41La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 42Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 43Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 44In the centre is La Condamine. At the right with the smaller harbour is Fontvieille, with The Rock (the old town, fortress, and Palace) jutting out between the two harbours. At the left are the high-rise buildings of La Rousse/Saint Roman. (from Monaco)
Image 45Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 46
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 47View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 48Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 49Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 50Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 51Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 52Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)

Selected ward

Lamarck Square, Les Moneghetti; this square contains, a garden, a post office, and a police station; the parish church (Sacred Heart) is 46 metres (50 yd) away.

Les Moneghetti (Monégasque: Muneghëti [muneˈɡeti]) is the north-central ward in the Principality of Monaco, bordering neighboring France. Moneghetti was incorporated in La Condamine. (Full article...)

List of articles
La Condamine Fontvieille, Monaco Larvotto Monaco-Ville Monte-Carlo Ravin de Sainte-Dévote La Rousse

Selected environment article

Port Hercules (French: Port Hercule [pɔʁ ɛʁkyl]) is the only deep-water port in Monaco. The port has been in use since ancient times. The modern port was completed in 1926, and underwent substantial improvements in the 1970s. It covers almost 40 acres (160,000 m²), enough to provide anchorage for up to 700 vessels. The port is located in the La Condamine district. Harbour pilots are required for all vessels longer than 30 metres. The depth of water in the harbour ranges from seven metres for standard berths and up to 40 metres for the outer piers and cruise ship docks. (Full article...)

List of articles
Land reclamation in Monaco Mont Agel Rock of Monaco Tête de Chien

Selected arts article

"L'amour s'en va" (French pronunciation: [lamuʁ sɑ̃ va]; "Love goes away") is a song created and performed by French singer-songwriter and actress Françoise Hardy. The song is Monaco's representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, covered in other languages, and in 1963 gained chart success in Belgium and won France's prestigious award Grand Prix du Disque. Some fifty years after its original release the song holds as one of Hardy's signature tunes. (Full article...)

Selected religion article

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east and west. The principality is home to 38,682 residents, of whom 9,486 are Monégasque nationals; it is recognised as one of the wealthiest and most expensive places in the world. The official language is French; Monégasque, English and Italian are spoken and understood by many residents.

With an area of 2.08 km² (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City. Its population of 38,367 in 2023 makes it the most densely populated sovereign state. Monaco has the world's shortest coastline: 3.83 km (2.38 mi). The principality is about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the border with Italy and consists of nine administrative wards, the largest of which is Monte Carlo. (Full article...)

Selected sports article

Circuit de Monaco

The 1974 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monaco on 26 May 1974. It was race 6 of 15 in both the 1974 World Championship of Drivers and the 1974 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 78-lap race was won by Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson after he started from third position. Jody Scheckter finished second for the Tyrrell team and Shadow driver Jean-Pierre Jarier came in third. (Full article...)

Selected education article

Founded in 1986, the International University of Monaco (IUM) (French: Université internationale de Monaco) is located in the Principality of Monaco. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business specialized in finance, marketing, sport business management and international management, taught in English. Bachelor program at this university consists of 3 academic years. Masters program consists of 1 academic year. Prior to 2002, it was known as the University of Southern Europe. (Full article...)

Selected transportation article

Monacair is a Monegasque helicopter company based at Monaco Heliport, Monaco. The airline provides various services, including regular helicopter transfers between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Monaco, private flights and luxury experiences, helicopter tours, as well as helicopter maintenance, management, and handling services.

By appointment of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, the company has also provides transport for the Princely Family of Monaco, the Government of Monaco, and several Heads of State visiting the Principality. (Full article...)

Selected biography

Laetitia Aida Mikail (born mid-1980s) is a Monégasque lawyer and Director at the Junior Chamber of Economics of Monaco where she is responsible for business network events. As a result of her success, in the autumn of 2017, she was appointed to serve for the next three years on Monaco's Conseil Strategique pour l’Attractivité (Strategic Council for Attractiveness) which is involved in planning the country's future economic development. (Full article...)