Monaco

Monaco By Nick Watson

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Capitale

Capital city: The capital of Monaco is Monaco Ville

Politics:Monaco’s type of government is a constitutional Monarchy.

President:They do not have a president, they have a prince his name is Prince Albert.

Monaco Ville

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Geographie

Location: Monaco is located in Western Europe located over the Mediterranean sea along the Southern coast of France.

Bordering Countries:Monaco is wholly enclosed by France.

Climate:Monaco usually has a nice climate through the year, the hottest months are July and August. The coldest months are January and February. Rain mostly falls during the cooler winter months and there is an average of only 60 rain days every year.

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Population

The population of Monaco is 35,407 people.

Ethnic Backgrounds: 47% French, 16% Monegasque,16% Italian, 21% Other.

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Drapeau (Flag)

Flag: The top part of the flag is red the bottom part is white.

There are no symbols on the flag.

Red and White were the heraldic colors of the ruling Grimaldi family.

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Languages

Languages: French,Italian,and English.

French is the most common language.

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Moninaie (money)

The name of Monaco’s currency is Euros.

Their current exchange rate is one U.S. dollar for .76 euros.

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Principaux Points d’intret

Musee Oceanographique de Monaco has a huge collection of exotic marine life.

Monaco Cathedral (Cathedrale de Monaco) is a religious site. It was built in 1875.It is the final resting place of Princess Grace of Monaco.

Prince's Palace (Palais du Prince)

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Culture

Monaco is full of French and Italian traditions and customs

French and Italian foods, like breads and pastries are favorites

Seafood, tomatoes, garlic and onions are in most dishes

They celebrate Christmas, Easter and Lent Carnival

Tourism is the top business in Monaco

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Bibliography http://www.state.gov/

http://monaco.me/monaco/about-monaco/

http://www.mapsofworld.com/flags/monaco-flag.html

http://www.metrolic.com/travel-guides-monaco-162025/

http://principalityofmonaco.ning.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g190408-d195271-Reviews-Musee_Oceanographique_de_Monaco-Monaco_Ville.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g190408-d195262-Reviews-http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Monaco.html#b

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