Monaco

About Monaco

Capital

Monaco

Continent

Independence Date

19 November 1856

Official Language	French
Second Language	English, Italian
Population	~40,000
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#15
Dialing Code	377
Country TLD	.mc

Monaco Overview

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a small sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. Bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea, it is known globally for its luxury, financial sector, and royal family. The capital is Monaco-Ville, and the commercial center is Monte-Carlo.

Despite covering only 2.1 square kilometers, Monaco is one of the wealthiest and most densely populated countries in the world. It is famous for the Monaco Grand Prix, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Prince’s Palace, and Oceanographic Museum. Its Mediterranean climate and tax-friendly policies make it a preferred destination for the global elite.

The economy is service-driven, led by banking, tourism, real estate, and luxury retail. French is the official language, and the Euro (EUR) is the official currency. Monaco is governed as a constitutional monarchy under the Grimaldi dynasty.

Quick Facts About Monaco

Coordinates	43.7384° N, 7.4246° E
Bordering Countries	France (land border), Mediterranean Sea (coastline)
Region / Continent	Europe (French Riviera)
Total Area	~2.1 sq km
Population Density	~26,000 people per sq km
Highest Point	Chemin des Révoires – 161 m
Climate Type	Mediterranean: mild winters and warm summers
Famous For	Grand Prix, Casino de Monte-Carlo, luxury lifestyle, royal family
Major Landmarks	Prince’s Palace, Monte-Carlo Casino, Oceanographic Museum, Port Hercule
Official Language	French (English and Italian widely spoken)
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Government Type	Constitutional Monarchy (Principality)
Time Zone	UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST in summer)
Visitor Entry	Follows France’s Schengen visa policy
Telephone Code	+377