Monaco

Monaco

• Capital: Monaco
• Size: 0.76 sq. miles (1.96 sq kms)
• Population: 35,650 approx.
• Location: French Riviera on the Mediterranean
• Official Language: French
• Currency: Euro
• Internet TLD: .mc

Monaco, the second smallest country on earth is also the most densely populated sovereign country on the earth. Actually, Monaco was much smaller than it is now. It became to the present size as about 100 acres were reclaimed from the sea and added to its land size. At the narrowest portion, Monaco is only 382 yards wide.
Monaco is formally known as The Principality of Monaco, means that the territory is ruled by a Prince. For the last seven centuries, Monaco was ruled by princes of the Grimaldi family from Genoa. The Prince shares legislative authority with a National Council. Monte Carlo in Monaco is well known for its glamorous casinos and its Formula One Grand Prix. Avenue Princess Grace in Monaco is the costliest street in the world.