- Official name
- Principality of Monaco Principauté de Monaco · French
- Capital
- Monaco
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 39,000
- Area
- 2 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Neighbours
- France
- Internet / phone
- .mc · +377
Where it is
Notable facts
- Monaco is the world’s second-smallest country by area, after Vatican City, at about 2 km².
- It is the most densely populated sovereign state on Earth.
- The Monaco Grand Prix runs on public streets and has been part of Formula One since 1950.
- Monaco has grown by roughly 20% in area through land reclaimed from the sea.
National dish
Barbagiuan Pastry parcels of chard, ricotta and leek, fried; the name means "Uncle John".