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| Overview | People | Geography | Economy | Government | Communications | Transport | Military | Map |
| Country | Monaco |
| Flag |  |
| Capital | name: Monaco geographic coordinates: 43 44 N, 7 25 E time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
| Population | 32,965 (July 2009 est.) |
| GMT | +1 |
| Location | Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy see map |
| Area | total: 1.95 sq km land: 1.95 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Ethnic groups | French 47%, Monegasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21% |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 90%, other 10% |
| Languages | French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque |
| Government type | constitutional monarchy |
| National holiday | National Day (Saint Rainier's Day), 19 November (1857) |
| Constitution | 17 December 1962; modified 2 April 2002 |
| Legal system | based on French law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Background | The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present-day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling Grimaldi family secured control in the late 13th century, and a principality was established in 1338. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center. |
| Internet country code | .mc |
