Monaco

Key facts

Capital

Monaco

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Population

38,682

Land area

2 km²

ISO codes

MC / MCO

Languages

French

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+377

Internet domain

.mc

How Monaco compares

Monaco ranks 188th of 194 countries on this site by population and 193rd by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 42nd of 45 by population and 44th by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

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Flag of Monaco: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Monaco flag breaks down as 50% red and 50% white.

• 50% red
• 50% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. The Monaco Grand Prix, run on tight city streets since 1929, is among the most glamorous races in Formula One.
2. The Monte Carlo Casino helped turn a rocky Mediterranean cliff into a byword for luxury.
3. The Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since 1297.
4. The Oceanographic Museum, founded by Prince Albert I, perches on a cliff above the sea.
5. Monaco's cliffside geography means much of the principality is built on terraced hillsides and reclaimed land.

Bordering countries

• France

Monaco: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Monaco?

The capital of Monaco is Monaco.

What continent is Monaco in?

Monaco is in Europe, specifically the Western Europe subregion.

What is the population of Monaco?

Monaco has a population of roughly 38,682 people, across a land area of 2 km².

What language is spoken in Monaco?

The main language of Monaco is French.

Which countries border Monaco?

Monaco shares a land border with 1 country: France.