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Principality of Monaco
Principatu de Múnegu(Monégasque)
Principauté de Monaco(French)
FlagCoat of arms
Motto: "Deo Juvante"  (Latin)
"With God's Help"
Anthem: Hymne Monégasque
Location of  Monaco  (green)on the European continent  (dark grey)  —  [Legend]
Location of  Monaco  (green)

on the European continent  (dark grey)  —  [Legend]

CapitalMonaco1[1]
43°43′N7°25′E / 43.717°N 7.417°E / 43.717; 7.417
Largest Most populated quartier
Monte Carlo
Official language(s)French[2] is the only official language. Monégasque, Italian and English are also widely spoken and understood. (See Languages of Monaco)
DemonymMonégasque or Monegasque
GovernmentConstitutional monarchy
Principality
 - PrinceAlbert II
 - Minister of StateMichel Roger
 - President of the National CouncilStéphane Valeri
Independence
 - House of Grimaldi1297 
 - Constitution1911 
Area
 - Total2.02 km2 (232nd)
0.78 sq mi 
 - Water (%)0.0[3]
Population
 - 2010 estimate30,586[4] (211th)
 - 2008 census35,352[3] 
 - Density15,142/km2 (1st)
39,217/sq mi
GDP (PPP)2008 estimate
 - Total$4.888 billion[5][6] (153rd)
 - Per capita$159,811[5][6] (n/a)
GDP (nominal)2008 estimate
 - Total$6.581 billion[5][6] (136th)
 - Per capita$215,163[5][6] (n/a)
HDI (2003)steady 0.946 (very high) 
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time zoneCET(UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST)CEST (UTC+2)
Drives on theright
ISO 3166 codeMC
Internet TLD.mc
Calling code+377
1Monaco is a city-state.
2GDP per capita calculations include non-resident workers from France and Italy.

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 12, 2011

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