THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO

General information

The Principality of Monaco is an independent and sovereign state located in the very centre of Europe and on the edge of the Mediterranean, and shares its borders with several French communes of the Alpes-Maritimes: La Turbie, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Cap d'Ail and Beausoleil.

Located in the center of Europe and at the crossroads of international trade, Monaco offers an exceptional living environment. Its political stability and the fast and constant development of its economy make it an exceptionally secure country. Monaco also offers a well-managed health systems, outstanding infrastructure for travel and transport, and a large number of varied cultural and sporting events.

The Grimaldi Family has been reigning over the Principality for 700 years. This exceptional dynastic longevity contributed to reinforce national unity between the Princes and the Monegasque people. Its regime is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy. This Constitutional State protects fundamental freedoms and rights, is a Member State of the UN since 1993 and belongs to the Euro zone.