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COUNTRY INFORMATION - MONACO

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Location Of Monaco
Monaco is second only to the Vatican as the smallest independent state in Europe. Set on the Mediterranean coast of France just a few miles from the Italian border, the principality is a constitutional monarchy and relies largely on foreign currency for an economic base. Its main industry is tourism. The country is a narrow ribbon of coastline backed by the Alpes-Maritimes foothills, creating a natural amphitheatre overlooking the sea, with the population centred in four districts. Monaco-Ville is set on a rocky promontory dominating the coast. The Palace is the home of the Grimaldi family, the oldest ruling house in Europe. La Condamine is the area around the Port, while Monte-Carlo is the main centre for business and entertainment.

Airports
There is no airport in Monaco. Helicopter services run by Héli-Air Monaco link the principality with the nearest airport, Nice, 14 miles from Monaco. The journey takes 7 minutes. Héli-Air also serves points along the Côte d’Azur and in Italy. There are free shuttle links from the heliport to hotels in the principality.

Language
The official language of Monaco is French. Native Monegasques, speaking a mixture of French and Italian, make up only a minority of Monaco’s population. English and Italian are also spoken.

Places To Go
Monaco is perhaps best known for its glittering array of casinos and gaming rooms, the most famous of which is the Grand Casino in Monte-Carlo. The casino is located in Monaco’s most famous quartier known as"‘the Golden Square", where all the most luxurious and fashionable hotels, restaurants and boutiques can also be found. Other attractions in Monte-Carlo and Monaco include the Japanese Gardens, right next to the sea, the National Museum of Dolls and Clockwork Exhibits of Yesteryear, the Exotic Garden, Observatory Caves and Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, and the Condamine Market, a covered market next to one of Monaco’s best shopping districts.

Consulate General of the Principality of Monaco
4 Cromwell Place
London
SW7 2JE
UK
Tel: (020) 7225 2679
Fax: (020) 7581 8161.

British Consulate-General
Street Address: 33 Boulevard Princesse Charlotte
MC 98005
Monaco
Cedex

Postal address: BP 265
MC 98005
Monaco
Cedex
Tel: 9350 9966
Fax: 9350 1447

CIA World Factbook - Monaco
Monaco Tourist Board

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