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The Principality of Monaco is just under two square kilometers, making the country the world’s second smallest independent state after the Vatican City. With its 30,500 residents, it is also the world’s most densely populated country. Monaco is one of Europe’s microstates.

Capital: Monaco
Biggest city: Monte Carlo
State: principality under French protection
Language: French
Religion: catholicism
Surface: 2 km²
Population: 30,500 (2013)
Population density: 16,905 residents per km²
Life expectancy: 80 years
Illiteracy: 1%
Currency: euro (EUR)
1 euro = 9.76 kr
GDP per capita: $ 30,000 (2006)
Time difference: +0 hours
Electricity: 220 V AC, 50Hz
National Day: November 19
Country area code: 377
2-Letter country abbreviation: MC (See more abbreviations on Abbreviationfinder)
Business: mainly tourism and other service sectors
Climate: temperate; mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers

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According to Countryaah, Monaco is located on the French Riviera, just a few kilometers from the Italian border. The difference between the state and the city of Monaco is purely theoretical. The state consists of one municipality only. The country has no natural resources.

Monaco’s population structure is unusual because the original Monegasques are a minority in their own country, they make up only 16% of the population. Most of the residents are of French nationality (47 percent), while Italians make up 16 percent. The other 21 percent is divided into about 125 nationalities.

Monaco lacks income tax and is classified as a tax haven. Celebrities like Formula 1 drivers and sports stars attract the most attention, but the majority are businessmen.

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

Electricity and electrical outlets in Monaco

Voltage: 127 V / 220 V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Type of plug: C, D, E, F

Need an adapter: No, you do not need an adapter.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER

Weather in Monaco

Climate Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Christmas Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average temperature °C 8 7 9 10 13 17 20 23 23 20 16 12
Day °C 10 10 12 15 18 22 25 25 23 19 14 11
Night °C 3 4 6 8 12 15 18 18 16 12 7 4
Rain (mm) 88 77 73 73 64 49 37 19 32 65 111 117

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