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Monaco

Monaco
  • Capital

    Capital

    Monaco

  • Local time

    Local time

    22:54

  • Population

    Population

    38 300

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +377

  • Currency

    Currency

    € EUR (euro)

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Monaco

Monaco
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  • Capital

    Capital

    Monaco

  • Local time

    Local time

    22:54

  • Population

    Population

    38 300

  • Driving side

    Driving side

    Right

  • Calling code

    Calling code

    +377

  • Currency

    Currency

    € EUR (euro)

  • Average Salary

    Average Salary

    $ 9 745

  • Petrol price

    Petrol price

    € 2.00 pl

  • Precipitation

    Precipitation

    190mm /year

Geography & travel

  • Country Area

    Country Area

    3 km2

  • Protected Area

    Protected Area

    53%

  • Annual air passengers

    Annual air passengers

    12 136

Population

  • Ethnicity

    Ethnicity

    French - 47 %
    Monegasque - 16 %
    Italian - 16 %

  • Religion

    Religion

    Roman Catholic - 90 %

  • Languages

    Languages

    French
    English
    Italian

  • Diabetes

    Diabetes

    5.7%

  • Tuberculosis

    Tuberculosis

    0 per 100k

Economy

  • Industries

    Industries

    tourism, construction, small-scale consumer products

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    none

  • Natural Resources

    Natural Resources

    none

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What not to do when visiting Monaco

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Marker Monaco
Business & Communication

Don’t forget Monaco has one of the highest standards of living in the world - prices too.

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Marker Monaco
Street & Behavioral

Don’t wear the beachwear outside the beach or poolside - the locals are Very strict on attire, and there are also signs reminding you this.

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Marker Monaco
Street & Behavioral

Don’t panic when you meet some celebrity or famous athletes - Monaco is known as an international tax haven and exclusive home of many successful people. Respect privacy.

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Did you know

Did you know?

You can walk the whole of Monaco from north to south in 52 minutes (according to Google Maps).

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Marker Western Europe
Street & Behavioral

Don't block the bike lanes and don't step into it.

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Business & Communication

Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.

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Business & Communication

Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.

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Business & Communication

Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.

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Street & Behavioral

Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.

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Did you know

Did you know?

Monaco’s ruling Grimaldi family is the oldest ruling family in Europe and have run the country since 1297.

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Street & Behavioral

Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

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