Monaco

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

Wind (now)

8 km/h

Coordinates

43.7323, 7.4277