Monaco

Interesting Facts About Monaco

• Monaco is the second smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City, yet is the most densely populated country globally.
• The principality has the world's shortest national coastline of any non-landlocked nation, at just 3.83 km.
• Fewer than 10,000 of Monaco's residents are Monégasque nationals, making it an unusually international population.
• Although French is the official language, Italian and Monégasque are also widely spoken and understood.
• Monaco comprises four traditional quartiers: Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, Monte Carlo and Fontvieille, with Moneghetti recognized as an effective fifth district.

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