Principality of Monaco

Time in Monaco

Language → French
Population (around) → 39,709
Currency → Euro (EUR) €

MONACO WEATHER

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
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