Quick Facts
- Monaco has the highest GDP per capita in the world, estimated at around $190,000 in 2021.
- The Monaco Grand Prix, first held in 1929, is one of the most prestigious car races globally and takes place on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.
- The entire country of Monaco spans just 2.02 square kilometers, making it the second smallest sovereign state after Vatican City.
- The Casino de Monte-Carlo, opened in 1863, is a key player in the city's economy and has been featured in numerous films, including the James Bond classic 'Casino Royale'.
- Monaco's Oceanographic Museum, established in 1910, houses over 6,000 marine species and was once directed by the famous explorer Jacques Cousteau.
Travel Details
- Country
- Monaco
- Population
- 100K-1M
- Daily Budget
- $80-150
- Best Time to Visit
- Apr–Jun, Sep
- Current Weather
- ☁️17°C/63°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- € EUR
- Coordinates
- 43.7323, 7.4277
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