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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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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 1View out from the Saint Martin Gardens (from Monaco)
Image 2
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 3Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 4Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 5Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 61978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 7Monaco's famous hairpin turn, both a city street and part of its Grand Prix circuit (from Monaco)
Image 8Walkway in the jardin exotique de Monaco (Exotic Gardens) (from Monaco)
Image 9Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 10Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900 (from Monaco)
Image 11Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 12Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 13
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory in 2020. Cap Martin is the jut of land in the distance, the Mediterrean sea is south
(from Monaco)
Image 14In 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 15Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 16
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 17Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 18Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 19The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 20Saint Martin Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 21Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 22Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 23Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 24Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 25Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 26The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 27Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 28A 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 29Monaco coastline in October 2023, with a new apartment building (from Monaco)
Image 30Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 31Tunnel in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 32Japanese Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 33Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 34Atrium in Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 35Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 37Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 38A view of the 2011 Monaco Porsche Supercup. Motor racing is very popular in Monaco, with the famous Grand Prix course using city streets and wrapping itself around the harbor (from Monaco)
Image 39Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 40The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 41La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 42Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 43Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 44Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 45Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 462017 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 47Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 48Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 49Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 50The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 51Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 52The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 53Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 54Le Portier under construction in 2023 (from Monaco)
Image 55Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 56Ville ruelle in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 57Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 58View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 59View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 60
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 61Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 62Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 63Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 64Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920) (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 Jardin exotique Monaco-Ville Monte-Carlo Ravin de Sainte-Dévote La Rousse

Selected environment article

The Rock of Monaco (French: Rocher de Monaco; Monégasque: Roca de Mùnegu) is a 62-metre (203 ft) tall monolith on the Mediterranean coast of the Principality of Monaco. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the Port Hercules. (Full article...)

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Land reclamation in Monaco Mont Agel Port Hercules Tête de Chien

Selected arts article

The Eurovision Song Contest 1959 was the fourth edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, held on Wednesday 11 March 1959 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, and hosted by French television presenter Jacqueline Joubert. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), the contest, originally known as the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne 1959 (English: Grand Prix of the Eurovision Song Contest 1959), was held in France following the country's victory at the 1958 contest with the song "Dors, mon amour", performed by André Claveau.

In total eleven countries participated in the contest, with Monaco making its first appearance and the United Kingdom returning after their absence the previous year. Luxembourg, however, decided not to participate after competing in all former editions. (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

The 1964 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monaco on 10 May 1964. It was race 1 of 10 in both the 1964 World Championship of Drivers and the 1964 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. Peter Arundell scored his first podium finish, and Mike Hailwood his first point. (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...)