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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, trailing only Macau. 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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The Jardin Animalier de Monaco is a zoo located on the Esplanade Rainer III, in Monaco's Fontvieille ward, on the southern side of the Rock of Monaco. It was established by Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in 1954. 250 animals are held in the zoo, representing some 50 species.

The zoo is a hectare in size, set over four levels on the rock. None of the animals were purchased; all have come from donations, circuses, or abandoned animals and those seized by circuses. Five animals came to the zoo after the 2009 closure of the zoo at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. (Full article...)

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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 Oceanographic Museum Odeon Tower St Martin Gardens

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Image 1Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
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Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 3Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 4Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 5Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 6Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 7Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)
Image 81978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 9Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 10Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 11Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 12Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 13Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 14Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 15Photochrom of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 16Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 17Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 18Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 19Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 20
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 21Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 22
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 23Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 24Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 25The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 26Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 27The marriage of actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 28Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 29A view of the 2011 Monaco Porsche Supercup. Motor racing is very popular, with one course encompassing almost the whole country. (from Monaco)
Image 30The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 31Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 32La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 33A 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 34Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 35View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 37Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 38Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 39Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 40Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 41Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 42Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 43Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 44
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory
(from Monaco)
Image 45Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 46Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 47The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 48In 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 49Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 50The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 51Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 52Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)

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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...)

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La Condamine Fontvieille, Monaco 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...)

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Land reclamation in Monaco Mont Agel Rock of Monaco Tête de Chien

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The Eurovision Song Contest 1962 was the 7th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, following the country's victory at the 1961 contest with the song "Nous les amoureux" by Jean-Claude Pascal. The contest was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Télédiffusion (CLT), and was held at the Villa Louvigny on Sunday 18 March 1962 hosted by the Luxembourgish speaker Mireille Delannoy. This remains the last time that the final of the contest was not held on a Saturday, as since 1963 the final of the contest has consistently been held on a Saturday evening.

Sixteen countries participated in the contest – the same that took part the year before. (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, trailing only Macau. 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

Alexander Nyarko (born 15 October 1973) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. (Full article...)

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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...)

Selected transportation article

Location on a map of Monaco

Monaco Heliport (French: Héliport de Monaco, ICAO: LNMC), also known as Monte Carlo Heliport, is a heliport situated in the district of Fontvieille in the Principality of Monaco. The heliport is the only aviation facility within Monaco. It was opened with the support of Prince Rainier III in 1976, with only one helipad, later expanded. The only scheduled destination is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice, France. Both arrivals and departures are routed over the water, to minimize noise. (Full article...)

Selected biography

Laetitia Aida Mikail (born mid-1980s) is a Monégasque lawyer and Director at the Junior Chamber of Economics of Monaco where she is responsible for business network events. As a result of her success, in the autumn of 2017, she was appointed to serve for the next three years on Monaco's Conseil Strategique pour l’Attractivité (Strategic Council for Attractiveness) which is involved in planning the country's future economic development. (Full article...)