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___ MonacoDestination Monaco, a virtual travel guide to this Principality at the French Riviera. Here you will find comprehensive information about the second-smallest independent state in the world: Monaco's geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Monaco and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Monaco and the French Riviera, the Côte d'Azur. |
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Principality of Monaco | Principaute de Monaco |
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 Flag of Monaco Background: Founded in 1215 as a colony of Genoa, Monaco has been ruled by the House of Grimaldi since 1297, when François Grimaldi, known as "Malizia" seized Monaco's fortress in response to the exile imposed upon the Guelfs. For seven centuries the Grimaldi family has presided over the Principality of Monaco, the only exception to this was from 1789 to 1814, when Monaco was under French control. Designated as a protectorate of Sardinia from 1815 until 1860 by the Congress of Vienna, Monaco's sovereignty was recognised by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861. The Principality at the Cote d'Azu has only one commune, Monaco, whose limits are the same as those of the stater. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino in Monte-Carlo. On 11 April 1950 Prince Rainier officially became monarch, succeeding his grandfather Prince Louis II. With the marriage to U.S. actress Grace Kelly in 1956, Prince Rainier brought Hollywood glamour to his tiny Mediterranean state and put Monaco on the international stage. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center and a haven for really rich people. On Wednesday 6 April 2005 Prince RAINIER III has died aged 81. border countries: France related countries: Italy |
 Official Name: Principaute de Monaco short form: Monaco int'l long form: Principality of Monaco int'l short form: Monaco ISO Country Code: mc Time: Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 22:49 Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +2h) Capital City: Monaco (pop. 32 020) Government: Type: Constitutional monarchy. Chief of state: Prince RAINIER III (since 9 May 1949) Constitution: 17 December 1962 (amended in April 2002). Geography: Location: Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy. Area: 1.95 sq. km. (0.75 sq. mi); about the size of New York City's Central Park. Terrain: Hilly, rugged. Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and hot, dry but sea breezes cooled summers. People: Nationality: Monegasque. Population (2000 census): 32 020, about 20 000 of them are millionaires. Ethnic groups (2000 census): Monegasque 19%, French 32%, Italian 20%, other 29%. Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, other 10%. Languages: French (official), English, Italian, and Monegasque (a blend of French and Italian). Literacy: 99%. Natural resources: none Agriculture products: none Industries: Tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products. Currency: Euro (EUR) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MonacoPrincipauté de MonacoThe Principality of Monaco, the official site of the Government of Monaco.  Prince's Palace-Monaco
Official Web Site of the Princely Palace. Consulate General of Monaco in New York Maps Interactive Map of Monaco Monaco Map Political Map of Monaco.  Google
Earth Map MonacoZoomable satellite view of Monaco. Map of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. |
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NewsMonaco InfosDaily Monegasque related news (in French). Nice Matin Monaco's newspaper (in French). |
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Arts & CultureACM - Automobile Club de MonacoACM Official Web Portal. Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo The Monte-Carlo Ballet. Casino de Monte-Carlo The official site of the Casino Monte-Carlo. Grimaldi-Forum Monaco Monaco's Congress Center. Imagina The International Festival for Digital Images. Monte-Carlo Country Club Monegasque Sportsmen's Country Club. Monte Carlo Television Festival Celebrating the creative arts. Musée Naval de Monaco Naval Museum Monaco (in French). Musée Océanographique de Monaco The Oceanographic Museum (in French). Opéra de Monte-Carlo The Opera of Monte-Carlo (in French). Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo The Philharmonic Orchesta of Monaco (in French).  World
Music AwardsTribute to the very best in contemporary music from around the globe. Sport Automobile Club de Monaco Monaco Yacht Show Boats, fashionable boats, very fashionable boats. Yacht Club de Monaco More very fashionable boats. |
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Business & EconomyBanque et Finance à Monaco Monte-CarloExtensive list of Banks and Financial Institutions of Monaco. Chambre de Developpement Economique Chamber of Economic Development. Jeune Chambre Economique Monaco Junior Chamber of Commerce (in French). World Trade Center Monaco Organisation supporting international business trade. Monaco Products La Manufacture de Monaco Porcelaine. Repossi Joaillerie Haute Joaillerie. Transportation Air Nice International Airport 13.7 miles away from Monaco. L'Aeroport de Cannes Mandelieu Information on Cannes' airport. HELI AIR Monaco Monacair Helicopters. Bus Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco Railway La nouvelle gare de Monaco Monaco's new railway station. |
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Destination Monaco - Travel and Tour GuidesMonaco Tourist AuthorityThe Monaco Tourist Authority site with a list of Monaco events (French/English). Monaco Government Tourist Office New York Comité Régional Du Tourisme Riviera Côte d'Azur The French Riviera Côte d'Azur Regional Tourist Board. Monaco Online MONACO Online is a privately funded service and is not directly connected to the Government of Monaco. Monte-Carlo Online Discover the many facets of the Principality of Monaco Palais de Monaco - Prince's Palace Tiny site for Grands appartements (in French). __Hotels - all of them have some more stars Société de Bains de Mer Here you can book all the Grand Hotels of Monaco. Le Métropole Palace Hôtel Monte Carlo Grand Hotel More Hotels NEW Hotels in Monaco Find your Hotel in Monaco. |
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EducationInternational University of MonacoIUM is an independent educationial institution located in the Principality of Monaco, founded in 1986; the English-language university offering degrees in business. |
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Environment & NatureACCOBAMSAgreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area Jardin exotique de Monaco The Exotic Garden of Monaco RAMOGE The RAMOGE Agreement signed by the Governments of France, Monaco and Italy to ensure the preventing and combating pollution of the marine environment. |
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HistoryMonaco's historyA brief history of Monaco. Genealogical Tree of Grimaldi Family Reign 700 years of the Grimaldi Family. History of Monaco The History of Monaco Monte-Carlo and the Grimaldi Family. |
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SearchLibelloInternet portal for Monaco. (in French) MonacoNet Monaco related portal. Additional Information on MonacoBBC News Country Profile: MonacoGovernments on the WWW: Monaco Open Directory Project: Monaco Wikipedia: Monaco The World Factbook -- Monaco |
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