Monaco

Sovereign city-state on the French Riviera.

Monte Carlo Monte-Carlo

Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It is bordered on three sides by France and on the other side by the Mediterranean Sea.

/məˈnɑːkoʊ/

Monaco is derived from the Greek word 'monos' meaning 'single'.

Monaco is a tiny country on the French Riviera known for its fancy cars, yachts, and being a place where people sometimes pay less tax.

What is Monaco? It's a small, independent country on the French Riviera
Is Monaco part of France? No, it's a sovereign city-state
What is Monaco known for? It's known for its wealth, casinos, and the Monaco Grand Prix

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French Riviera Western Europe

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