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Short Name: Monaco

Long Name: Principality of Monaco

Long Name (local): Principaute de Monaco

International Dialing Code: +377

Capital City: Monaco

National Tourist Office: Monaco Tourism

Nationality: Noun - Monegasque(s) or Monacan(s), Adjective - Monegasque or Monaca

Government Type: Constitutional monarchy

Ethnic Groups: French 47%, Monegasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21%

Religions: Roman Catholic 90%

Languages: French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque

Monetary Unit: 1 Euro = 100 cents

Area: 1.95 sq km - about three times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC

Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers

Population: 32,270 (July 2004 est.)

Sex Ratio: 0.91 male(s)/female (2004 est.)

Median Age: 45.1 years, male 43.1 years, female 47.1 years (2004 est.)

Life Expectancy: 79.42 years, male 75.53 years, female 83.5 years (2004 est.)

Population Growth Rate: 0.44% (2004 est.)

Net Migration Rate: 7.75 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2004 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 3.1% (1998)

Public Television: TV Monte-Carlo (TMC)


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