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| − | '''Monaco''' is an independent principality located on the south coast of France between [[Nice]] and the Italian frontier; it borders only on [[France]] and has a short [[Mediterranean]] coastline. The sole town, which | + | '''Monaco''' is an independent principality located on the south coast of France between [[Nice]] and the Italian frontier; it borders only on [[France]] and has a short [[Mediterranean]] coastline. The sole town, which occupies the whole of the principality, is Monte Carlo. Monaco has a land area of 1 square mile and a population of 33,000. The ruling dynasty is the Grimaldi family; the current monarch is Prince Albert. |
Monaco is known as a resort area, for gambling (the Casino at Monte Carlo) and for the annual Monaco [[Grand Prix]]. | Monaco is known as a resort area, for gambling (the Casino at Monte Carlo) and for the annual Monaco [[Grand Prix]]. | ||
[[Category:European Countries]] | [[Category:European Countries]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Micronations]] | ||
Revision as of 11:58, August 16, 2007
Monaco is an independent principality located on the south coast of France between Nice and the Italian frontier; it borders only on France and has a short Mediterranean coastline. The sole town, which occupies the whole of the principality, is Monte Carlo. Monaco has a land area of 1 square mile and a population of 33,000. The ruling dynasty is the Grimaldi family; the current monarch is Prince Albert.
Monaco is known as a resort area, for gambling (the Casino at Monte Carlo) and for the annual Monaco Grand Prix.