The Principality of Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco, English: The Principality of Monaco) is a city-state state located in Europe, it is one of the two European principalities (the other is Lichtenstein), and also the second smallest country in the world (after the Vatican), with a total area of 1.98 square kilometers.
Monaco is located in the south of France. In addition to the southern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is surrounded by France in the north, West and East. Monaco is mainly composed of the old city of Monaco and the surrounding areas established subsequently. As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, Monaco is also a typical micro-states.
The people of Monaco are extremely rich, and it is also one of the countries with the highest per capita income in the world. The economy of Monaco is developed, mainly in gambling, tourism and banking, the principality has made successful development in the service industry and diversified operation of small, high value-added and pollution-free industries.
The topography of Monaco is narrow and long, about 3 km from east to west, and only 200 m from north to south. There are many hills and the average altitude is less than 500 meters. Monaco has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, dry and cool in summer and humid and warm in winter. The average annual temperature is 16°C, and the average annual precipitation is 500-600 mm.
One of the main sources of income in Monaco is tourism; many people are attracted by the casinos and comfortable climate of Monaco every year. The economy of Monaco is developed, mainly in gambling, tourism and banking, the country has achieved great success in diversified operation of service industry and small, high value-added and pollution-free industries, high standard of living in Monaco, which is roughly the same as the metropolis of neighboring France, the system of no income tax has attracted a large number of wealthy tax avoidance immigrants from other European countries.
Tourism is one of the pillar industries. Monaco is a famous tourist destination in Europe. Every year, many people are attracted by Monaco’s casinos and comfortable climate, many cultural and sports activities are held every year to attract tourists, including the Monte Carlo International Acrobatics Festival, the International Fireworks Festival, and the formula one car Grand Prix and other world-famous. Complete entertainment and accommodation facilities. In 2001, a new construction project expanded the main port terminal, mainly for docking luxury cruise ships.
