Territory in southeast France, ruled since 1861 by the Grimaldi family
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco), is a sovereign city-state, country and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is also located close to Italy, although it has no direct border.
Geographical type: Territory
Latitude: 43.73° N — Longitude: 7.42° E
Area: 2 km²
ISO 3166-2 code: MC
Deathplace of
Benjamin Tucker, on 22 Jun 1939
Measures of Freedom
Monaco: Country Profile, Freedom in the World, 2025
Status: Free, Aggregate Score: 82/100, Political Rights: 25/40, Civil Liberties: 57/60
Status: Free, Aggregate Score: 82/100, Political Rights: 25/40, Civil Liberties: 57/60
The Principality of Monaco is a constitutional monarchy headed by Prince Albert II. The prince appoints the government, which is responsible only to him. Legislative power is exercised jointly by the prince and the freely elected parliament. Civil liberties are generally respected.
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