Monaco
microstate in Western Europe
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Geography
Location
Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy
Climate
Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
Terrain
hilly, rugged, rocky
Natural resources
none
People & Society
Religions
Roman Catholic 90% (official), other 10%
Government
Government type
constitutional monarchy
Independence
1419 (beginning of permanent rule by the House of GRIMALDI)
National holiday
National Day (Saint Rainier's Day), 19 November (1857)
Legal system
civil law system influenced by French legal tradition
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$8.924 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$270,100 (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate
5% (2023 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
5.9% (2022 est.)
Exports - partners
Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Spain (2021)
Imports - partners
Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, China (2021)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06
Monaco
Summary
Monaco is a sovereign state[1]. Monaco draws 10,581 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #37 of 197).[2]
Key Facts
- Monaco was a member of United Nations[3].
- Monaco was a member of Council of Europe[4].
- Monaco was a member of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe[5].
- Monaco was a member of Eurocontrol[6].
- Monaco was a member of Interpol[7].
- Monaco was a member of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons[8].
- Monaco is in the country of Monaco[9].
- Monaco is on the body of water Mediterranean Sea[10].
- Monaco is on the body of water Ligurian Sea[11].
- Monaco's head of government is recorded as Philippe Mettoux[12].
- Monaco is on the continent of Europe[13].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as sovereign state[14].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as unitary state[15].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as principality[16].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as city-state[17].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as border city[18].
- Monaco's instance of is recorded as country[19].
- Monaco's head of state is recorded as Albert II, Prince of Monaco[20].
- Monaco's capital is recorded as Monaco City[21].
- Monaco's official language is recorded as French[22].
- Monaco's currency is recorded as euro[23].
- Monaco's shares border with is recorded as France[24].
- Monaco's top-level Internet domain is recorded as .mc[25].
- Monaco's anthem is recorded as Hymne monégasque[26].
- Monaco's basic form of government is recorded as constitutional monarchy[27].
Body
Identity
Monaco was followed by Free Cities of Menton and Roquebrune[28].
Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Monaco include Albert I Lycée[29], a building[30], founded in 1910[31], headquartered in Monaco City[32].
Why It Matters
Monaco draws 10,581 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #37 of 197).[2] Monaco has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] Monaco is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for Monaco include Albert I Lycée[29], a building[30], founded in 1910[31], headquartered in Monaco City[32].