Principality of Monaco
Language → French
Population (around) → 39,709
Currency → Euro (EUR) €
General weather Overview
The principality of Monaco is located on the Mediterranean coast of France. Summers in Monaco
are short, warm, humid, dry, and mostly clear throughout the year, while winters are long, cool,
and partly cloudy. The weather frequently varies between very cold and extremely warm
throughout the year.
Monaco has a hot Mediterranean climate in summer with significant maritime influences,
resembling both oceanic and humid subtropical climates.
Nevertheless, winter is a dry season. There is no snow, though the possibility of rain, with some
sun, is prevalent
Cities
Monte Carlo – Monaco City – La Condamine – Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – Cap-d’Ail – LaTurbie – Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Fun facts
- Three James Bond films were filmed at the Monte Carlo Casino. This fact about Monaco is one of the reasons why many James Bond fans want to visit the legendary casino. Considering the sheer luxury and beauty that the casino displays, the casino is a perfect setting for the class
- Before using euros as the main currency, Monaco used the French franc
- At an average walking pace, you can walk across the country from one side to the other in just about 56 minutes
Some popular local foods
Gnocchi, Stocafi, Porchetta, Brandamincium, Barbagiuan, Galapian,
Pan Bagnat, Fougasse, Socca, Bouillabaisse
Some native animals:
Roe deer, Least weasel, Cross fox, Atlantic dolphin, Euphrosyne dolphin,
Long-tailed field mouse
Couple of reasons to visit
- The Monaco Grand Prix (Formula One race). The streets turn into a racing track once a year
- Set foot in one of Monaco's most iconic scenes. The Casino!
- The country offers a range of beautiful beaches and the most gorgeous yachts
- The Rock of Monaco is the heart of the country's historical sites