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Monaco

Monaco
Capital
Monaco
Population
36K
Area
2.02 km²
Language
French

Monaco is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Monaco, with a population of approximately 36K and a total area of 2.02 km². The official language is French and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Monaco

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Population
36K
total residents
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Total Area
2.02 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
17,822/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$8.6B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$238,889
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
French
official
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Coastline
4 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1297
established
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Local Time in Monaco

Monaco covers an area of 2.02 km² with a population density of 17,822/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $8.6B ($238,889 per capita) and gained independence in 1297. It has a coastline of 4 km.

Did You Know?

Monaco is simultaneously the most densely populated and one of the wealthiest countries on Earth. Its GDP per capita exceeds $238,000, the highest in the world, and it has no income tax, making it a magnet for the ultra-rich.

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✈️ Travel Information for Monaco

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Best Time to Visit
May–October
Mediterranean, sunny and warm
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Monaco travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Monaco on the Map

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🏆 Monaco World Rankings

1st
Population Density
Most densely populated country in the world, 17,000 people per km²
1st
Wealth
Highest GDP per capita of any country, $238,000 per person
2nd
Smallest Country
Second smallest country in the world after Vatican City
1st
F1
Monaco Grand Prix, most glamorous race in Formula 1, run through city streets

🏛 Must-See Places in Monaco

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Monaco

What is the capital of Monaco?

The capital of Monaco is Monaco.

What continent is Monaco in?

Monaco is located in Europe, in the Western Europe region.

What currency does Monaco use?

Monaco uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +377.

What is the GDP of Monaco?

Monaco has a GDP of $8.6B, with a GDP per capita of $238,889.

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