Welcome to Monaco 🇲🇨 — a remarkable destination in Western Europe. Its official name is Principality of Monaco, and today around 38,631 people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 2 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Monaco: key statistics, an introduction to Monaco, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Monaco
Geographically, Monaco belongs to Western Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 2 km², which makes it the 248th largest country or territory on Earth.
Monaco has a coastline as well as land borders with France — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Monaco, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how monegasque life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 38,631 people live in Monaco, making it the 219th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Monaco is called a Monegasque.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Monaco — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Monaco is +377. Websites from the country typically use the .mc internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Monaco are its flag, its capital Monaco, and its approximate population of 38,631.
Neighbouring countries
Monaco shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Monaco
- Monaco's flag emoji is 🇲🇨 — its two-letter country code is MC and its three-letter code is MCO.
- Monaco covers 2 km², ranking 248th in the world by area.
- With about 38,631 people, Monaco holds the 219th spot in the world population ranking.
- Monaco is a member state of the United Nations.
- Monaco shares borders with 1 country.
Monaco — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Monaco?
- The capital of Monaco is Monaco.
- What is the population of Monaco?
- Monaco has a population of approximately 38,631 people, ranking 219th in the world.
- Where is Monaco located?
- Monaco is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Monaco?
- The main language spoken in Monaco is French.
- What currency is used in Monaco?
- Monaco uses the Euro (EUR).
