Monaco, small independent principality of Europe, forming an enclave in southeastern France, bordered on the south by the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded on the north, east, and west by the French department of Alpes-Maritimes. The principality, which lies east of Nice, is a famous resort. The country is 1.95 sq km (0.75 sq mi) in area. The population in the 1982 census was 29,876, and the 2001 estimate was 31,842. Monaco has one of the highest population densities of any country in the world, 16,329 persons per sq km (42,293 per sq mi). The principality is composed of four districts: Monaco, the capital; La Condamine; Monte Carlo; and Fontvieille. The official language of the country is French.
Full country name: Principality of Monaco
Area: 2 sq km
Population: 32,150
People: French 47%, Monégasque 16%, Italian 16%, other 21%
Language: French, Monegasque, Italian, English
Religion: Roman Catholic
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Head of State: Prince Prince Rainier III
GDP: US$870 million
GDP per capita: US$27,000
Major Industries: Tourism
Member of EU: No
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