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    Monaco, Officially The Principality of Monacoa, Is A Sovereign City-State, Located On The French

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    Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera. It is bordered by France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Monaco has an area of 0.78 square miles and a population of over 38,000, making it the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world. The Prince of Monaco is Albert II, who governs the country as a constitutional monarchy, though he retains immense political power. While independent, Monaco's defense is handled by France. Monaco's economy was spurred by the late 19th century opening of its first casino, Monte Carlo. Today its mild climate and gambling attract wealthy tourists, though it has also become a major

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    Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera. It is bordered by France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Monaco has an area of 0.78 square miles and a population of over 38,000, making it the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world. The Prince of Monaco is Albert II, who governs the country as a constitutional monarchy, though he retains immense political power. While independent, Monaco's defense is handled by France. Monaco's economy was spurred by the late 19th century opening of its first casino, Monte Carlo. Today its mild climate and gambling attract wealthy tourists, though it has also become a major

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    Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera. It is bordered by France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Monaco has an area of 0.78 square miles and a population of over 38,000, making it the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world. The Prince of Monaco is Albert II, who governs the country as a constitutional monarchy, though he retains immense political power. While independent, Monaco's defense is handled by France. Monaco's economy was spurred by the late 19th century opening of its first casino, Monte Carlo. Today its mild climate and gambling attract wealthy tourists, though it has also become a major

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    Monaco ,officially the Principality of Monacoa, is a sovereign city-state, located on the French Riviera in Western Europe.

    It is bordered by France on three sides; one side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco has an area of .! "# $!.%& s' #i( and a population of )*,)%+; Monaco is the second s#allest and the #ost densely populated country in the ,orld. Monaco has a land border of -.- "# $ .% #i(, a coastline of -.+ "# $ .. #i(, and a ,idth that varies bet,een +,%!! and )-/ # $.,.%% and +,+-. ft(. 0he highest point in the country is a narro, path,ay na#ed 1he#in des R2voires on the slopes of Mont 3gel, in the 4es R2voires Ward, ,hich is +*+ #etres $. & feet( above sea level. Monaco5s #ost populous Quartier is Monte 1arlo and the #ost populous Ward is 4arvotto67as Moulins. 0hrough land recla#ation, Monaco5s land #ass has e8panded by t,enty percent. Monaco is a principality governed under a for# of constitutional #onarchy, ,ith 9rince 3lbert II as head of state. 3lthough 9rince 3lbert II is a constitutional #onarch, he still has i##ense political po,er. 0he :ouse of ;ri#aldi have ruled Monaco, ,ith brief interruptions, since + /%. 0he official language is French, but Mon2gas'ue, Italian, and English are ,idely spo"en and understood. 0he state5s sovereignty ,as officially recogni<ed by the Franco-Monegas'ue 0reaty of +&*+, ,ith Monaco beco#ing a full =nited >ations voting #e#ber in +//). ?espite Monaco5s independence and separate foreign policy, its defense is the responsibility of France. :o,ever, Monaco does #aintain t,o s#all #ilitary units. Econo#ic develop#ent ,as spurred in the late +/th century ,ith the opening of its first casino, Monte 1arlo, and a rail,ay connection to 9aris. Since then, the principality5s #ild cli#ate, splendid scenery, and ga#bling facilities have contributed to Monaco5s status as a pre#ier tourist destination and recreation center for the rich and fa#ous. :o,ever, in #ore recent years Monaco has beco#e a #a@or ban"ing center and has successfully sought to diversify its econo#y into the services and s#all, high-value-added, non-polluting industries. 0he state has no inco#e ta8, lo, business ta8es, and is ,ell "no,n for being a ta8 haven. Monaco is not for#ally a part of the European =nion $E=(, but it participates in certain E= policies, including custo#s and border controls. 0hrough its relationship ,ith France, Monaco uses the euro as its sole currency. Monaco @oined the 1ouncil of Europe in !!-.

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