Principality of Monaco
Constitutional monarchyIndependent since 1861
Local name:
Monaco
Region:
Western Europe
Area:
2.0 km²
Geography
The Principality of Monaco is a country on the Mediterranean coast of France. The dwarf state has a total area of only 2.0 km² (one mi²) and a total coastline of 4 km (2.5 mi). This land area is about 1.8 times the base area of the Pentagon. Monaco is thus the second smallest country in the world after Vatican. With 18,161 inhabitants per km², it is also the second most densely populated country in the world after Macao.The highest elevation (Chemin des Révoires) reaches only 164 meters. France ist the only directly neighboring country of Principality of Monaco. The distance between New York City and the Capital Monaco is about 6,430 km (3,995 mi).
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Current time in Principality of Monaco:
The countrywide time in Principality of Monaco is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesPublic Holidays in MonacoSunrise and sunset00:00
June 2023
The countrywide time in Principality of Monaco is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:36,686
Population per km²:18,161
Birth rate:
5.9 ‰Death rate:
6.6 ‰Males/Females:
49.0% : 51.0%Population pyramid
The currency in Principality of Monaco is the euro (EUR).
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 06/06/2023
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 06/06/2023
1 US dollar = 0.94 Euros
1 Euro = 1.07 US dollar
1 Euro = 1.07 US dollar
Languages
Official language:
French
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| French | 41.9 % |
| Italian | 16.1 % |
| Monegasque | 16.1 % |
| English | 6.5 % |
| other | 19.4 % |
Economy
| GDP: | 8.60 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 964.6 M $ |
| Importations: | 1,371.0 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 2.0 % |
Monaco is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Transport
| Roadways: | 77 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 64 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1962 |
Alliances
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