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Monaco

Guide to Monaco

Must See Monaco

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At a glance

Although it's more a pre-breakfast stroll than a country, Monaco packs a lot of living into a little land. Most of the people who dwell here come from somewhere else, drawn by the sun, glamourous lifestyle and - most importantly - tax-free income.

Fast Facts

Full name:
Principality of Monaco
Capital city:
Monaco-Ville
Area:
1,.95 sq km / 1 sq miles
Population:
32,150
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Language:
French (official)
Monegasque (other)
Italian (other)
English (other)
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Currency:
Euro
Electricity:
220V 50Hz
Electric plug details:
European plug with two circular metal pins