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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. 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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Exterior of the Museum

The Oceanographic Museum (Musée océanographique) is a museum of marine sciences in Monaco City, Monaco. This building is part of the Institut océanographique, which is committed to sharing its knowledge of the oceans. (Full article...)

List of articles
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 Odeon Tower St Martin Gardens Zoological Garden of Monaco

Selected pictures

Image 1Monaco's flag and its coat of arms (from Monaco)
Image 2Satellite view with border (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 3Poster for the Exposition De Monaco (1920) (from Monaco)
Image 4A 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 5Ville ruelle in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 6Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900 (from Monaco)
Image 7Stade Louis II, home of AS Monaco FC (from Monaco)
Image 8Monaco's famous hairpin turn, both a city street and part of its Grand Prix circuit (from Monaco)
Image 9Monaco (as part of the Republic of Genoa) in 1494 (from Monaco)
Image 10Monte Carlo Casino (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 11Monaco coastline in October 2023, with a new apartment building (from Monaco)
Image 12View out from the Saint Martin Gardens (from Monaco)
Image 13Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 14Jacques I, Prince of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 15The Mayor of Monaco announcing concessions, ending the absolute monarchy of Prince Albert I in 1910 (from Monaco)
Image 16Benjamin Balleret (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 17Oceanographic Museum (from Monaco)
Image 18La Condamine (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 19Embassy of Monaco, Paris, France (from Monaco)
Image 20Palace guards in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 21View of Monaco in 2016 (from Monaco)
Image 22Walkway in the jardin exotique de Monaco (Exotic Gardens) (from Monaco)
Image 23Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 24Sainte-Dévote Chapel (from Monaco)
Image 25View of the Rock of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 26Monte Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 27Saint Martin Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 28The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality. (from Monaco)
Image 29Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 30Japanese Gardens (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 31Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 322017 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 33Charles Leclerc (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 34Logo of the princely government of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 35Monaco-Ville (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 36Prince's Palace of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 37
Land reclamation in Monaco since 1861
(from Monaco)
Image 38Enlargeable, detailed map of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 39Le Portier under construction in 2023 (from Monaco)
Image 40
Panoramic view of Monaco City and the port of Fontvieille
(from Monaco)
Image 41The Monaco harbour during the days of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 42Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Monaco)
Image 43Atrium in Monte Carlo Casino (from Monaco)
Image 44
Panoramic view of La Condamine and Monte Carlo
(from Monaco)
Image 45Seaside façade of the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 46Prince Albert I of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 47Hôtel de Paris (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 48Lycée Albert Premier of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 49Formation lap for the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix (from Monaco)
Image 50Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (from Monaco)
Image 51Public art in Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 52Albert II, Prince of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 53Tunnel in Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 54A view of the 2011 Monaco Porsche Supercup. Motor racing is very popular in Monaco, with the famous Grand Prix course using city streets and wrapping itself around the harbor (from Monaco)
Image 55
Panoramic view of Monaco from the Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) high rock promontory in 2020. Cap Martin is the jut of land in the distance, the Mediterrean sea is south
(from Monaco)
Image 56The location of Monaco (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 571978 Monégasque franc coin with an effigy of Rainier III (from Monaco)
Image 58The Rock of Monaco in 1890 (from Monaco)
Image 59Fontvieille and its new harbour (from Monaco)
Image 60Fontvieille (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 61Port Hercules (from Outline of Monaco)
Image 62Wards of Monaco (from Monaco)
Image 63In 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 64Satellite view of Monaco, with the France–Monaco border shown in yellow (from Monaco)

Selected ward

Coastline

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...)

List of articles
La Condamine Fontvieille, Monaco Jardin exotique Monaco-Ville Les Moneghetti Monte-Carlo Ravin de Sainte-Dévote La Rousse

Selected environment article

View of Monaco with Mont Agel in the background

Mont Agel is a mountain in the Maritime Alps on the border between France and Monaco. The summit of this mount, at 1,148 metres (3,766 ft) above sea level, is on the French side, but the highest point of Monaco, lying on a pathway named Chemin des Révoires, is on its slopes, at an altitude of 161 metres (528 feet). (Full article...)

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Land reclamation in Monaco Port Hercules Rock of Monaco Tête de Chien

Selected arts article

"L'amour s'en va" (French pronunciation: [lamuʁ sɑ̃ va]; "Love goes away") is a song composed, written, and performed by French singer-songwriter and actress Françoise Hardy. It represented Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, she recorded it in other languages, gained chart success in Belgium, won France's prestigious award Grand Prix du Disque, and over time it has become one of Hardy's signature songs. (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. 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

Riise in 2024

John Arne Semundseth Riise (born 24 September 1980) is a Norwegian former professional footballer and coach.

With 110 caps, Riise is the most capped player for the Norway national team. He was named in the Norway squad for UEFA Euro 2000 but did not play in the tournament. Riise scored 16 goals before his retirement from international duty in 2013. He spent seven years playing for Premier League side Liverpool, in which he won many honours, including the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League, before moving to Roma in 2008. (Full article...)

Selected education article

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...)