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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
Monaco
France. Monaco is on the southern coast of France, and also borders the Mediterranean Sea.
French. 47% of people in Monaco are French, and there are also some English and Italian people.
constitutional monarchy. Their constitution was signed December 17, 1962. Also, Monaco is a principality.
32,130. Monaco has one of the largest population densities in the world, with 16,477 people per square kilometer.
1.95. That's less than half of a square mile.
November 19. It became independent in 1419, was made part of France in 1793, was made part of Sardinia in 1815, and became its own state in 1861.
zero . There is, however, shuttle service to the international airport in Nice, France.
Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo is one of the four subdivisions in Monaco. It is the country's only municipality, so it is important for administrative functions.
The other choices: Trieste is in Italy, Albufeiria is in Portugal, and Rijeka is in Croatia.
Principality. A principality is a land or territory ruled by a prince. Monaco's rulers have traditionally lived in the Royal Palace, which is in the center of Monaco.
Grimaldi family. The Grimaldi family has ruled for more than 600 years before Monaco officially became a sovereign state. The royal family name comes from its Genoese founder, Grimaldo.
Monaco Grand Prix. The Monaco Grand Prix is an annual race around the country. It is organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco. It is one of the oldest car races in the world.
one. The sole university is called the International University of Monaco. It is a business school, and all the classes are taught in English. IUM was founded in 1986.
red and white horizontal stripes. Monaco has one of the oldest flags in the world. The red is on top, and the white is on the bottom. Monaco's flag is nearly identical to the flag of Indonesia.
Mediterranean. Monaco borders France to the west, and the Mediterranean to the east. Monaco has only two ports, both on the Mediterranean.
Prince Rainier III. Prince Rainier III was Prince Albert's father. Albert became Prince after his father died on April 6, 2005. He officially took over royal duties on July 12, 2005.
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