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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

Exterior of the Museum

The Oceanographic Museum (Musée océanographique) is a museum of marine sciences in Monaco-Ville, Monaco. This building is part of the Institut océanographique, which is committed to sharing its knowledge of the oceans. (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 Odeon Tower St Martin Gardens Zoological Garden of Monaco

Selected pictures

Image 1Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 2View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 3Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 4Saint Martin Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 5The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 6Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 7Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 8
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 9Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 10Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 11Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 12Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 13Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 14The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 15The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 161978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 17Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 18Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 19Ville ruelle in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 20Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 21La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 22Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 23Walkway in the jardin exotique de Monaco (Exotic Gardens) (from Monaco)
Image 24A 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 25Le Portier under construction in 2023 (from Monaco)
Image 26Atrium in Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 27Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 28View out from the Saint Martin Gardens (from Monaco)
Image 29Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 30
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 31Monaco's famous hairpin turn, both a city street and part of its Grand Prix circuit (from Monaco)
Image 32The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 33Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 34Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 35Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 36Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 37Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 38Monaco coastline in October 2023, with a new apartment building (from Monaco)
Image 39Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 40Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 41Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920) (from Monaco)
Image 422017 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 43Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 44Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 45Tunnel in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 46View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 47
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 48Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 49Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 50Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 51Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 52
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 53Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 54In 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 55Japanese Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 56Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 57Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 58Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 59Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 60Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900 (from Monaco)
Image 61The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 62Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 63A 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 64Satellite view with border (from Outline of 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

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

"L'amour s'en va" (French pronunciation: [lamuʁ sɑ̃ va]; "Love goes away") is a song composed, written, and performed by French singer-songwriter and actress Françoise Hardy. It represented Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, she recorded it in other languages, gained chart success in Belgium, won France's prestigious award Grand Prix du Disque, and over time it has become one of Hardy's signature songs. (Full article...)

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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. (Full article...)

Selected sports article

Riise in 2024

John Arne Semundseth Riise (born 24 September 1980) is a Norwegian former professional footballer and coach.

With 110 caps, Riise is the most capped player for the Norway national team. He was named in the Norway squad for UEFA Euro 2000 but did not play in the tournament. Riise scored 16 goals before his retirement from international duty in 2013. He spent seven years playing for Premier League side Liverpool, in which he won many honours, including the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League, before moving to Roma in 2008.Has a wife of 5 years named Ellen scrag they live in dovecot (Liverpool) with son Ruben Pearson and dog. (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...)