| Local name: Principautè de Monaco |
| Surface : 1.95
sq km (0.75 sq miles) - Monaco is second only to the Vatican as the
smallest independent state in Europe. Set on the Mediterranean coast
of France just a few miles from the Italian border, the principality
is a constitutional monarchy and relies largely on foreign currency
for an economic base. Its principal industry is tourism. |
| Population : 32.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220
volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are in use |
| Climate: Monaco
has a mild climate throughout the year, the hottest months being July
and August, and the coolest being January and February. Rain mostly
falls during the cooler winter months and there is an average of only
60 days’ rain per year |
| Capital :
Monaco-Ville. Population: 1234 |
| Government: Constitutional
monarchy - The government of the
principality is controlled by the hereditary ruler Prince Rainier III,
under whom executive authority is exercised by a Minister of State.
The Monegasque electorate elects the 18-member Conseil National (National
Council) for a five-year term; the Council and the Prince share
legislative power. |
| Languages : French.
Monégasque (a mixture of French Provençal and Italian Ligurian),
English and Italian are also spoken. |
| Religions : Roman
Catholic (Monaco has a Catholic Bishop) with Anglican minorities. |
| Money : Euro |
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