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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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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 1
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 2Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 3Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 4Ville ruelle in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 5Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 6Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 7Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 8La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 9Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 10
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory in 2011. Cap Martin is the jut of land in the distance, the Mediterrean sea is south
(from Monaco)
Image 11Japanese Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 12Le Portier under construction in 2023 (from Monaco)
Image 13Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 14A 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 15Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 16The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 17Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 18Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 19Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 20A 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 21Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 22Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 23Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 241978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 25
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 26Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 27Tunnel in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 28Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 29Walkway in the jardin exotique de Monaco (Exotic Gardens) (from Monaco)
Image 30Saint Martin Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 31
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 32Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 33Atrium in Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 34The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 35Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 37Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 38Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 39Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 40Monaco coastline in October 2023, with a new apartment building (from Monaco)
Image 412017 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 42Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 43Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 44Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 45Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 46Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 47The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 48Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 49In 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 50View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 51Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920) (from Monaco)
Image 52Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 53Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 54Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 55Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 56Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 57Monaco's famous hairpin turn, both a city street and part of its Grand Prix circuit (from Monaco)
Image 58Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900 (from Monaco)
Image 59Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 60The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 61The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 62View out from the Saint Martin Gardens (from Monaco)
Image 63Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 64View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)

Selected ward

Coastline

Larvotto (French: Le Larvotto [lə laʁvɔto]; Monégasque: Larvotu [laɾˈvɔtu]), also known as Larvotto/Bas Moulins, is the easternmost ward in the Principality of Monaco. It is part of the quarter of Monte Carlo. It has an estimated surface area of 21.8 hectares (54 acres) and access to the Mediterranean Sea. In 2008, it had a population of 5.443, making it the most populated ward in Monaco. (Full article...)

List of articles
La Condamine Fontvieille, Monaco Jardin exotique Monaco-Ville Les Moneghetti Monte-Carlo Ravin de Sainte-Dévote La Rousse

Selected environment article

View of Monaco with Mont Agel in the background

Mont Agel is a mountain in the Maritime Alps on the border between France and Monaco. The summit of this mount, at 1,148 metres (3,766 ft) above sea level, is on the French side, but the highest point of Monaco, lying on a pathway named Chemin des Révoires, is on its slopes, at an altitude of 161 metres (528 feet). (Full article...)

List of articles
Land reclamation in Monaco Port Hercules Rock of Monaco Tête de Chien

Selected arts article

The Eurovision Song Contest 1967 was the 12th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Vienna, Austria, following the country's victory at the 1966 contest with the song "Merci, Chérie" by Udo Jürgens. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), the contest was held at the Großer Festsaal der Wiener Hofburg on 8 April 1967, becoming the first contest held in the month of April, and was hosted by Austrian actress Erica Vaal.

Seventeen countries participated in the contest, one fewer than the record eighteen that had competed in the 1965 and 1966 editions. Denmark decided not to enter and left the contest at this point, not returning until 1978. (Full article...)

Selected religion article

The Catholic Church in Monaco is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.

The country forms a single archdiocese: the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco, which is part of the Catholic Church in France since the beginning of its history. Per the Constitution of Monaco (Art. 9) Catholicism is the official church of Monaco, and is the majority religion; religious freedom is also guaranteed by the constitution. In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. (Full article...)

Selected sports article

Sébastien Grax (born 23 June 1984) is a French former professional footballer who played as a striker. (Full article...)

Selected education article

The Lycée Albert Premier (Monegasque: Liçe̍ Albertu I^mu) of Monaco (or the Albert 1st of Monaco High School) is a prestigious public secondary school founded in 1910 in the Principality of Monaco. The school offers courses according to the curriculum prescribed by the French Directorate of National Education, Youth and Sports. It is located in Monaco-Ville on the Rock, site of the Visitation. (Full article...)

Selected transportation article

The Chemin des Révoires (Monégasque: Cami̍n d’ë Revëre) is a pathway within Les Révoires district of the Principality of Monaco. It is the highest point in Monaco. (Full article...)

Selected biography

Chiron in 1931

Louis Alexandre Chiron (French pronunciation: [lwi ʃi.ʁɔ̃]; 3 August 1899 – 22 June 1979) was a Monégasque racing driver who competed in rallies, sports car races, and Grands Prix.

Among the greatest drivers between the two World Wars, his career embraced over thirty years, starting in 1923, and ending at the end of the 1950s. He is still the oldest driver ever to have started a race in the Formula One World Championship, having taken 6th place in the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix when he was 55. Three years later he became the oldest driver to enter a Formula One race, at 58. The Bugatti Chiron takes its name from him. Until 2024, when Charles Leclerc matched his achievement, he was the only Monegasque driver to have won the Monaco Grand Prix. (Full article...)