Countriesfacts
Monaco
| Principality of Monaco Principauté de Monaco (French) Prinçipatu de Múnegu (Ligurian) | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Monaco (city-state) 43°44′N 7°25′E |
| Largest quarter | Monte Carlo |
| Official languages | French |
| Common languages | Monégasque Italian |
- Is Monaco a city or a country?
- Is Monaco in France or Italy?
- Is Monaco in France or Spain?
- Is Monaco in the EU?
- Is Monaco the richest place in the world?
- What airport is in Monaco?
- Can I live in Monaco?
- Does Monaco have a passport?
- What is Monaco famous for?
Is Monaco a city or a country?
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco is an independent and sovereign country located on the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is surrounded on land by its neighbor France, and Italy's borders are just 10 miles away (about 16km).
Is Monaco in France or Italy?
Destination Monaco, a principality on the Mediterranean coast near the border to Italy. The city state forms an enclave within France. Official language is French. It is the smallest sovereign state in the world apart from the Vatican.
Is Monaco in France or Spain?
Monaco, officially Principality of Monaco, French Principauté de Monaco, sovereign principality located along the Mediterranean Sea in the midst of the resort area of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera). The city of Nice, France, lies 9 miles (15 km) to the west, the Italian border 5 miles (8 km) to the east.
Is Monaco in the EU?
The Principality of Monaco is a third country with respect to the European Union. The Monegasque state nonetheless established a permanent relationship with the EU by accrediting an Ambassador to Brussels in 1999.
Is Monaco the richest place in the world?
1 among the top 10 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita according to World Population Review, Monaco is known as the “billionaires' playground.”
What airport is in Monaco?
The closest major airport to Monaco is Nice Côte d'Azur airport (NCE), approximately 30km from the Principality. The third-busiest airport in France, NCE has over 100 domestic, European and long-haul connections from budget and flag-carrying airlines.
Can I live in Monaco?
Anyone who is at least 16 years of age and wishes to reside in Monaco for more than three months in a year, or set up home in the Principality, must apply for a residence permit from the Monégasque authorities.
Does Monaco have a passport?
The Monégasque passport is issued to citizens of Monaco for international travel. In 2009 there were an estimated 6,000 in circulation. The passport is burgundy in colour and has the national coat of arms and the words "Principauté de Monaco" (Principality of Monaco) on it.
What is Monaco famous for?
Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is known as a "Billionaires' Playground." The tiny city-state is famous for its lavish wealth, casinos, and glamorous events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix.
