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Last Minute Tips Before you Travel to Monaco
- Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
- Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz (bring an adapter/transformer for your hair drier, laptop, cellullar phone etc.)
- Currency: Euro (Euro)
- Country Dialing Code: 377
Monaco
Location
Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy
Capital
Monaco
Population
32,409 (July 2005 est.)
Regions
none; there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are four quarters (quartiers, singular - quartier); Fontvieille, La Condamine, Monaco-Ville, Monte-Carlo
Climate
Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
Ethnic groups
French 47%, Monegasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21%
Religions
Roman Catholic 90%
Languages
French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
Government type
constitutional monarchy
Background
Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
Visitor's Impressions
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