Monte Carlo & Monaco map, weather, demographics and more…

The Principality of Monaco has a strategic geographical setting in the heart of Mediterranean Europe. If you have a brief look to the map of Monaco you would see that it is situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean, with the Italian Riviera to the east and the French Riviera to the west.

It is the second smallest country in the world (after Vatican City), covering less than two square kilometers. 20% of its territory was reclaimed from the sea.

It includes the following districts:

Monte-Carlo – founded in 1866 by Prince Charles III after whom it was named (home of the famous Casino and luxurious hotels)
Monaco-Ville – situated on the Rock (with the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, the Oceanogaphic Museum)
La Condamine – the area around the harbor.
Fontvieille – 22 hectares reclaimed from the sea (commercial, tourist and sports facilities built around a harbor and a location for hi-tech industry)
Moneghetti – at the France border (Révoires and Exotic Garden).

Holidays and Local Events

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All year round Monaco is a succession of important events, some of international dimensions. Monte Carlo Holidays are part of them.

Economy and Finance

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Although a small state, not rich in natural resources, Monaco has become the home of luxury and richness.

External Relations

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Through its close connections with France, Principality of Monaco adheres to the EU policies.

Getting there

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Monaco is easily reachable by road, by train, by air and by sea.

Monaco Interactive Map

Monaco Map

The map of Monaco discloses a strategic geographical setting, Europe’s crossroad in transportation.

Monaco Weather

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The Monaco climate is Mediterranean — mild winters and summers. Average annual temperature is around 16°C, with almost 300 sunny days/year.

Monaco Demographics

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Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world. It has a resident population of about 33,000 persons (16,100 residents of Monte Carlo)

Monaco History

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Monaco history is marked by the ruling of the House of Grimaldi. The Principality dues its name to a long-ago history inheritance.