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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

Grace Kelly, in *To Catch a Thief*, points towards the road (circled) which was later named after her.

The Avenue Princesse Grace is an avenue in the Larvotto ward of Monaco. It is named after Grace Kelly, Princess consort of Monaco. It is the most expensive street in the world according to Engel & Völkers. Property along the street is on average worth $17,750 per square foot or £73,000 per square metre. (Full article...)

List of articles
Casino Gardens and Terraces 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 Zoological Garden of Monaco

Selected pictures

Image 1View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 2Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 3Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 4Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 5Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 6Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 7The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 8La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 9Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 10Walkway in the jardin exotique de Monaco (Exotic Gardens) (from Monaco)
Image 11Le Portier under construction in 2023 (from Monaco)
Image 12Monaco coastline in October 2023, with a new apartment building (from Monaco)
Image 13
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 14Tunnel in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 15Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 16Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900 (from Monaco)
Image 17A 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 18Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 19Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 20Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 21Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 22Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 23A 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 24Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 25Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 26Ville ruelle in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 27Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920) (from Monaco)
Image 28Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 29The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 30Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 31View out from the Saint Martin Gardens (from Monaco)
Image 322017 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 33Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 34Monaco's famous hairpin turn, both a city street and part of its Grand Prix circuit (from Monaco)
Image 35Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 37The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 38Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 39Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 40Atrium in Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 41View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 42Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 43
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 44Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 45Saint Martin Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 46Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 47Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 48
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 49Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 50Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 51
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 52The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 531978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 54Japanese Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 55Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 56Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 57Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 58The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 59Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 60Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 61In 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 62Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 63Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 64Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)

Selected ward

View of Monaco City

Monaco City (French: Monaco-Ville [mɔnakɔ vil]; Monégasque: Mùnegu Autu) is the southcentral ward in the Principality of Monaco. Located on a headland that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, it is nicknamed The Rock (French: Le Rocher; Monégasque: A Roca). The name "Monaco City" is misleading: it is not itself a city, but a historical and statistical district. It holds most of the country's political and judicial institutions: the Prince's Palace, the town hall, the government, the National Council (parliament of Monaco), the Municipal Council, the courts and a prison (hanging on The Rock). (Full article...)

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

Selected environment article

Port Hercules (French: Port Hercule [pɔʁ ɛʁkyl]) is the only deep-water port in Monaco. The port has been in use since ancient times. The modern port was completed in 1926, and underwent substantial improvements in the 1970s. It covers almost 40 acres (160,000 m²), enough to provide anchorage for up to 700 vessels. The port is located in the La Condamine district. Harbour pilots are required for all vessels longer than 30 metres. The depth of water in the harbour ranges from seven metres for standard berths and up to 40 metres for the outer piers and cruise ship docks. (Full article...)

List of articles
Land reclamation in Monaco Mont Agel Rock of Monaco Tête de Chien

Selected arts article

The Eurovision Song Contest 1969 was the 14th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Madrid, Spain, following the country's victory at the 1968 contest with the song "La La La" by Massiel. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Televisión Española (TVE), the contest was held at the Teatro Real on 29 March 1969 and was hosted by Spanish television presenter and actress Laurita Valenzuela.

Sixteen countries took part in the contest with Austria deciding not to participate this year. (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

Weah in 2019

George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah (born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election for the presidency, Weah served as senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional football career which ended in 2003. Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner in history, winning both awards in 1995. He won the African Footballer of the Year 3 times and is considered one of the greatest strikers ever.

After beginning his career in his native Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England. Arsène Wenger brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where they won Division 1 in 1994 and became the top scorer of the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for AC Milan in 1995 where he spent four successful seasons, winning the Serie A twice. Later in his career, he joined the Premier League having spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, winning the FA Cup with Chelsea, before returning to France to play for Marseille in 2001. He ended his career with Al Jazira in 2003. FourFourTwo named Weah one of the best players never to win the UEFA Champions League. (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...)