Surface: Monaco has a total area of 1.95 sq km.
Population: Monaco has an approximate population of 32,671, consisting of French nationals, native Monegasque, Italians and other nationalities.
System of government: Monaco has a constitutional monarchy.
Capital: With a population of around 1,500, Monaco is the capital of the principality.
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the official religion.
Official Language: French is the official language; English, Monegasque and Italian are also spoken.
Government: Monaco has a constitutional monarchy.
Climate: Monaco has a Mediterranean climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Monaco follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: Monaco’s standard time is GMT + 1.
Currency: Euro (€)
Travel documents required: Nationals of EU countries, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and most countries of South America do not need a visa. Nationals of UK, France, Canada, Australia, USA and Japan do not need to possess a passport either.
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Tourism is one of Monaco’s main sources of income. The state has no income tax and low business taxes. The state retains monopolies in a number of sectors, including tobacco, the telephone network and the postal service.
Monaco is one of the most expensive countries. The average daily budget for a tourist is about 100 € to 300 €. An average meal will cost about 10 € to 30 €. Staying in one of the towns outside Monaco is a better option.
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