Monaco has been a luxury resort since the mid-19th century. A small, mostly rocky strip along France’s Mediterranean coast, it hosts millions of people a year who come to the small country to enjoy the yacht harbour, beach hotels, Opera House and Monte Carlo Casino. Here are interesting facts about Monaco for children.
Interesting Facts About Monaco for Children
1. The official name of Monaco is the Principality of Monaco.
2. It borders France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on one side.
3. The official language of Monaco is French.
4. It is a resort for the rich, which also houses their residents who do not have income tax. The economy profits from gambling and tourist trade, and is also an important banking center in the region.
5. It is a monarchy and Prince Albert is the current monarch. He once married the famous American actress Grace Kelly, and she became the princess of Monaco until her death in a tragic car accident.
6. Monaco, the second largest country in the world, boasts the highest GDP per capita. A highly developed economy and excellent infrastructure provide world-class medical and educational facilities and all the benefits that can be expected from a developed and stable society.
7. The country has been ruled by the Grimaldi family for over 800 years. Monaco is famous for its sunny beaches, Grand Prix racing and the extravagant city of Monte Carlo. Rich people keep yachts in the port. Most of the people living here are French citizens.
8. At the end of the 19th century, economic development was spurred by a rail link to France and the opening of a casino.
9. Since then, Monaco’s mild climate, stunning landscapes and gambling opportunities have made Monaco world-famous as a tourist and leisure center.
10. Every citizen of Monaco, known as a tax haven in Europe, has been living a tax-free lifestyle since the 1970s. For decades, Monaco lived solely from casinos. Today, thanks to Monaco’s efforts to diversify its economy, tourism has become a major source of income, with the casino generating a profit of only 5%.
11. At least 38 thousand citizens are registered in Monaco. Only 6 thousand residents of Monaco, or about 19% of the total population, have passports from Monaco.
12. The elegant facade and expansive interior of the Monte-Carlo Casino was the location of three James Bond films: “Casino Royal”, “GoldenEye” and “Never Say Never Again”.
13. Since independence from the Republic of Genoa in 1297, Monaco has been ruled by the Grimaldi family, making Monaco the oldest ruling family in Europe. In 2002, the constitutional monarchy signed a treaty with France allowing it to remain an independent nation even if the family has no heirs.
14. Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, with an area of \u200b\u200bonly 0.75 km2. The smallest is the Vatican. A walk along Monaco takes less than an hour.
15. Despite its small size, there are several universities in the country, including the Rainier III Academy of Music and the Nursing School at the Princess Gracious Hospital Complex.
16. Monaco’s red and white flag looks exactly the same as Indonesia’s, except for one minor difference: Indonesia’s is wider.
