Explore Monaco

Location:
Monaco

Currency:
euro (EUR)

Communications:
The telephone code for Monaco: + 377

About:
Monaco, an ancient principality, covers about two square miles, and has been ruled since the 14th century by the Grimaldi family.

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.

It has the highest population density of any country, enjoys many tax benefits, and of course it's the home of the glittering Monte Carlo Casino.

Prince Rainier III of Monaco, whose marriage to American film star Grace Kelly brought elegance and glamor to one of Europe's oldest dynasties, died, April 6, 2005, at age 81.