Location

On the Mediterranean Sea, tucked into the Maritimes Alps, only minutes from Nice International Airport and the French and Italian Rivieras.

Size

0.76 square miles

Population

32,020 (6,089 Monégasque citizens)
19% Monégasque, 32% French, 20% Italian

Government

Constitutional monarchy led by H.S.H. Prince Albert II

Official Language

French; English and Italian are widely spoken

Religion

95% Roman Catholic

Economy

Light manufacturing, banking and financial services, shipping and trade. Research and development in biotechnology and marine environments. Tourism.

Currency

Euro

Landmarks

Monte-Carlo Casino
Salle Garnier Opera House
Oceanographic Museum
Prince's Palace
Monaco Cathedral

Points of Interest

Princess Grace Rose Garden
Japanese Garden
Exotic Garden
St. Devote Chapel

Annual Events

International Circus Festival (January)
Monte-Carlo Television Festival (February)
World Music Awards (March)
Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival (April-May)
Monte-Carlo International Tennis Championships (April)
Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (May)
Laureus World Sports Awards (May)
International Fireworks Festival (July-August)
Red Cross Ball (August)
Monaco Yacht Show (September)
Monaco National Holiday Festivities (November)
Monaco Dance Forum (December-Every two years)
Opera, ballet and concerts (All year round)