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Facts

Also Known As Principauté de Monaco • Principality of Monaco
Head Of Government1 Minister of State: Pierre Dartout, assisted by the Council of Government
Capital See footnote 2.
Population (2026 est.) 38,500
Head Of State Prince: Albert II
Form Of Government constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (National Council [24])
Official Language French
Official Religion Roman Catholicism
Official Name Principauté de Monaco (Principality of Monaco)
Total Area (Sq Km) 2.1
Total Area (Sq Mi) 0.8
Monetary Unit euro (€)3
Population Rank (2026) 217
Population Projection 2030 39,800
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 48,125
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 18,333
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 100% • Rural: (2024) 0%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2023–2024) 84 years • Female: (2023–2024) 90.2 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2019) 7,424
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2019) 192,848
1Under the authority of the prince.2The principality is a single administrative unit, and no separate area within it is distinguished as capital.3Monaco uses the euro as its official currency, even though it is not a member of the EU.

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Map of Monaco and its surroundings, showing the national boundary with France, major roads, and key districts including Monte-Carlo, La Condamine, Monaco, and Fontvieille. Notable landmarks such as the Casino, Port of Monaco, Oceanographic Museum, and Exotic Garden are labeled. The Mediterranean Sea borders Monaco to the east, and an inset locator map highlights Monaco's position on the southern coast of Europe near Italy and France.
Monte Carlo Harbor in Monaco filled with yachts, surrounded by city buildings and grandstands set up for the Formula One Grand Prix, with mountains in the background.
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The Grand Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco, features ornate architecture with domes and towers, surrounded by palm trees and landscaped gardens in the foreground.
Casino de Monte-Carlo
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Map of Western Europe highlighting the location of Monaco on the northern Mediterranean coast, bordered by France and near Italy, with surrounding countries and major islands labeled for context.
National anthem of Monaco
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