Monaco
Principality of Monaco
Capital: Monaco
History
The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling Grimaldi family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but were not able to permanently secure their holding until 1419. 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.
Geography
Metric Units
| Total Area | 2 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 4.4 km |
| Border Countries | France 4.4 km |
| Coastline | 4.1 km |
| Terrain | hilly, rugged, rocky |
| Minimum Elevation | 0 m |
| Maximum Elevation | 140 m |
| Climate | Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers |
| Natural Resources | none |
| Arable Land | 0% |
| Permanent Crops | 1% |
Economy
| Gross Domestic Product | $5.75 billion |
| GDP (per capita) | $70,700 |
| GDP Growth | 2.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% |
| Population in Poverty | No data% |
| GINI Index | No data |
Budget & Debt
| Expenditures | $1.2 billion |
| Revenue | $1.13 billion |
| Current Account Balance | $No data |
| External Debt | $No data |
Trade
| Exports | $865.6 million |
| Export Items | No data |
| Export Partners | No data |
| Imports | $848.9 million |
| Import Items | No data |
| Import Partners | No data |
People
| Population | 30,500 |
| Population Growth | -0% |
| Ethnic Groups | French 47%, Monegasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21% |
| Religion | Roman Catholic 90% (official), other 10% |
| Life Expectancy | 89.63 years |
| Infant Mortality | 0.95 deaths/1,000 live births |
| Maternal Mortality | 0.3 deaths/100,000 live births |
Energy
| Electricity Production | No data kWh |
| Electricity Consumption | No data kWh |
| From Fossil Fuels | No data% |
| From Nuclear | No data% |
| From Hydroelectric | No data% |
| From Renewable Sources | No data% |
