Monaco
Capital
Monaco
Population
~39,000
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Mediterranean; mild winters and warm, dry summers
Culture & History
Known for: being a wealthy microstate, the Grand Prix, tax haven status, and the Grimaldi family
Also famous for: luxury lifestyle, yacht harbor, and the Mediterranean coast
Food: Barbagiuan (stuffed fritters)
Brief History
Ruled by the Grimaldi family for centuries; known for its wealth and status as a tax haven