Monaco, door to all possibilities

A visit to the Principality is always an experience. It has historical heritage, an exceptional micro climate, a well-preserved lifestyle, astonishing architecture, and is the meeting point of Mediterranean and international cultures. At the heart of Europe, Monaco will surprise and delight you.

Monaco beyond clichés: a sovereign state, diversified economic structure and high-quality industry.

Because of its size, the Principality has had to develop an audacious economy, producing innovative ideas. Besides industries like pharmacy, cosmetics and automotive engineering, there comes a range of expertise in finance, new technologies and international business.

The Principality of Monaco has been a member of UNESCO since 1949, a full member of the UN since 1993 and of the Council of Europe since 2004.

Monaco key figures:

• With a 2,2 Km2 territory and a 3,829m coastline, Monaco is the second smallest state in the world.
• Its highest point is at 165m above sea level.
• It has a population of 32,000 comprising 125 nationalities.
• It has an average temperature of 20°c all year.
• There are 16 museums and monuments to visit and 8 parks to relax in.
• There are many cultural and sporting events each week.
• More than 40,000 people work every day in Monaco in 5,000 businesses, including many major international companies.
• We are an attractive economic destination - one out of four businesses has been established here for more than 20 years and another quarter for less than 5 years.
• 250,000 m2 has been set aside for factories and environmentally friendly enterprises.