Monaco
Principality of Monaco
People: Monegasque
Monaco is the world's second-smallest country, yet has the highest density of millionaires anywhere on Earth. Monaco is located in Western Europe and has a population of around 38,423. Its capital city is Monaco, and the most widely spoken official language is French.
By the numbers, Monaco is the 191st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 195th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 19,021 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Monaco — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Principality of Monaco |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Monaco |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Western Europe |
| Population | 38,423 |
| Area | 2 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | French |
| Dialling Code | +377 |
| Internet TLD | .mc |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | MC / MCO |
| Borders | France |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monaco
What is the capital and currency of Monaco?
The capital of Monaco is Monaco and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Monaco?
The capital of Monaco is Monaco.
What currency does Monaco use?
Monaco uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Monaco?
The official language of Monaco is French.
What is the dialling code for Monaco?
The international dialling code for Monaco is +377.
What side of the road does Monaco drive on?
Monaco drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Monaco
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