Principality of Monaco
Constitutional monarchy
Local name:
Monaco
Region:
Western Europe
Surface area:
2.0 km²
Geography
The Principality of Monaco is a country on the Mediterranean coast of France. The dwarf state has a total area of only 2.0 km² (one mi²) and a total coastline of 4 km (2.5 mi). This land area is about 1.8 times the base area of the Pentagon. Monaco is thus the second smallest country in the world after Vatican. With 18,054 inhabitants per km², it is also the second most densely populated country in the world after Macao.The highest elevation (Chemin des Révoires) reaches only 164 meters. France is the only directly neighboring country of Principality of Monaco. The distance between New York City and the Capital Monaco is about 6,430 km (3,995 mi).
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Current time in Principality of Monaco:
The countrywide time in Principality of Monaco is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesPublic Holidays in MonacoSunrise + Sunset00:00
May 2024
The countrywide time in Principality of Monaco is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:36,469
Population per km²:18,054
Birth rate:
5.9 ‰Death rate:
6.6 ‰Males/Females:
49.0% : 51.0%Population pyramid
The currency in Principality of Monaco is the euro (EUR).
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 05/10/2024
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 05/10/2024
1 US dollar = 0.93 Euros
1 Euro = 1.08 US dollar
1 Euro = 1.08 US dollar
Climate in Principality of Monaco
Monaco is located on the French Riviera near the Italian border and thus has a distinctly Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers. Average winter temperatures here range from 8 °C to 14 °C, while summer temperatures are between 23 °C and 29 °C.The influence of the Mediterranean moderates the climate and creates almost constant pleasant conditions throughout the year. Rainfall is more frequent in the cooler months. The wettest period is in late autumn. Monaco's coastal location and mountainous landscape to the north provide natural weather protection for the small country. Cold air masses from the north rarely reach the peaks.
Languages
Official language:
French
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| French | 41.9 % |
| Monegasque | 16.1 % |
| Italian | 16.1 % |
| English | 6.5 % |
| other | 19.4 % |
Economy
| GDP: | 8.78 bn $ |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 77 km |
| Railways: | 2 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 35,500 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1962 |
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