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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 widely recognised as one of the wealthiest and most expensive places in the world. The official language of the principality is French. In addition, Monégasque (a variety of Ligurian), 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 in the world, trailing only the dependency of Macau. Monaco also has the world's shortest coastline, measuring just 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...)

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Selected location article

View on Monte Carlo as seen from the Exotic garden

The Jardin Exotique de Monaco (French for "exotic garden of Monaco") is a botanical garden located on a cliffside in Monaco. (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 Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology New National Museum of Monaco Oceanographic Museum Odeon Tower St Martin Gardens Zoological Garden of Monaco

Selected pictures

Image 1The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 2
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 3Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 4Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 5Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 6Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 7The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 8
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 9Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 10Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 11View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 12Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 13Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 14Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 15View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 16Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 17Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 18Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 19Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 20The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 21Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 22Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 23Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 24La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 25Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 26Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 27
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory
(from Monaco)
Image 28Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 29
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 301978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 31Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 32A 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 33Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 34Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 35Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 36Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 37Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 38Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 39Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 40Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 41Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 42Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 43In 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 44The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 45Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 46A view of the 2011 Monaco Porsche Supercup. Motor racing is very popular, with one course encompassing almost the whole country. (from Monaco)
Image 47Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 48Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 49The marriage of actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 50Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 51Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of 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 northcentral Ward in the Principality of Monaco. 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

The Eurovision Song Contest 1962 was the 7th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, following the country's victory at the 1961 contest with the song "Nous les amoureux" by Jean-Claude Pascal. The contest was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Télédiffusion (CLT), and was held at the Villa Louvigny on Sunday 18 March 1962 hosted by the Luxembourgish speaker Mireille Delannoy. This remains the last time that the final of the contest was not held on a Saturday, as since 1963 the final of the contest has consistently been held on a Saturday evening.

Sixteen countries participated in the contest – the same that took part the year before. (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 widely recognised as one of the wealthiest and most expensive places in the world. The official language of the principality is French. In addition, Monégasque (a variety of Ligurian), 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 in the world, trailing only the dependency of Macau. Monaco also has the world's shortest coastline, measuring just 3.83 km (2.38 mi). (Full article...)

Selected sports article

The 1969 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Circuit de Monaco on 18 May 1969. It was race 3 of 11 in both the 1969 World Championship of Drivers and the 1969 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.

The 80-lap race was won by Graham Hill, driving a works Lotus-Ford, after he started from fourth position. It was Hill's 14th and final World Championship race victory, and his fifth Monaco win, a record that would stand for 24 years. It was also the first win for a driver wearing a full face helmet in Formula One. Piers Courage finished second in a Brabham-Ford entered by Frank Williams, with Jo Siffert third in a Lotus-Ford entered by Rob Walker. (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...)