Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a constitutional monarchy located in Western Europe. The country is a mere two sq. kilometers, making it the second-smallest data after the Holy See. Monaco shares a border with France on three sides, and the fourth side of the country borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco has been an independent state since 1419, when the permanent rule by the House of Grimaldi began. According to a 2013 estimate, Monaco’s population is approximately 38,000 people, making it the most densely populated state in the world. Likewise, Monaco is one of three UN member states who does not belong to the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Principality of Monaco, Principauté de Monaco, Principatu de Múnegu, Principato di Monaco, Principat de Mónegue
Capitol: 
Monaco
Population: 
36,371
Languages: 
French, English, Italian, Monegasque
Geographic Region: 
Europe
Western Europe
Geographic Size (km sq): 
2
Year of UN Membership: 
1993
Year of Present State Formation: 
1861
Current UN Representative: 
Isabelle Picco
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Monaco
BBC Country Profile: Monaco
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Monaco
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Monaco
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Monaco
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Monaco
National Geographic Country Profile: Monaco
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Monaco
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$5.424 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$132,571 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
0.90 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.96
Unemployment: 
2.00%
Economic Grouping: 
Developed Country
History
BBC Timeline of Monaco
Encyclopedia Britannica: Monaco
History of Monaco
Embassy of Monaco: History of Monaco
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
CD: Community of Democracies
CoEu: Council of Europe
ICC: International Chamber of Commerce
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IHO: International Hydrographic Organization
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
OAS: Organization of American States
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
OSCE: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Union Latina
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Monaco Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Monaco Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Monaco Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Monaco Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Monaco Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Monaco Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Monaco Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Monaco Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Monaco Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Monaco Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UN Data: Monaco
UN Educational, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): UNHCR in Monaco
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): Monaco
UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): Monaco
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Monaco
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Monaco
The Guardian World News Stories: Monaco
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Monaco
The Economist Topics Index: Monaco
World News Report: Monaco
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Monaco
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Monaco
Government Sources
Consulate General of Monaco
Embassy of the Principality of Monaco to the United States
Government of the Principality of Monaco
Consulate General of Monaco
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations
866 U.N. Plaza Suite 520
New York, NY 10017
(212) 832-0721
(212) 832-5358
monaco.un@gmail.com

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