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The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.

Location

Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy

Natural Resources

none

Population - distribution

the most densely populated country in the world; its entire population living on 2 square km

French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
MONACO (capital) 38,000 (2014)
Conventional long form
Principality of Monaco
Conventional short form
Monaco
Local long form
Principaute de Monaco
Local short form
Monaco
constitutional monarchy
Name
Monaco
Geographic coordinates
43 44 N, 7 25 E
Time difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Daylight saving time
+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
Monaco, bordering France on the Mediterranean coast, is a popular resort, attracting tourists to its casino and pleasant climate. The principality also is a banking center and has successfully sought to diversify into services and small, high-value-added, nonpolluting industries. The state retains monopolies in a number of sectors, including tobacco, the telephone network, and the postal service. Living standards are high, roughly comparable to those in prosperous French metropolitan areas.
Inflation
None%
Total tax rate (% of commercial profits)
None%
Real Interest Rate
None%
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)
None%
Current Account Balance
US$
Labor Force, Total
Employment in Agriculture
%
Employment in Industry
%
Employment in Services
%
Unemployment Rate
3.60%
Imports of goods and services
US$
Exports of goods and services
US$
Total Merchandise Trade
%
FDI, net inflows
US$
Commercial Service Exports
US$
banking, insurance, tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products
Commodities
Partners
Europe 73.2%, Africa 14.6%, America 5.2%, Asia 4.9% (2013 est.)
Commodities
Partners
Europe 70.4%, Asia 20.8%, America 4.4%, Africa 4.1% (2013 est.)
Country Risk Rating
Business Climate Rating

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