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Homework Help: Social Studies: Geography: Europe: Monaco
by Arla Capel
Location: Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, on the southern coast of France, near the border of Italy.
Geographic Coordinates: 43 44 N, 7 24 E
Map Reference: Europe
Area:
total- 1.9 sq km
land- 1.9 sq km
water- 0 sq km
Area-Comparitive: About three times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Land Boundaries:
total- 4.4 km
border countries: France 4.4 km
Coastline: 4.1 km
Maritime Claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Terrain: hilly, rugged, rocky
Elevation extremes:
lowest point- Medeterranean Sea 0 m
highest point- Mont Agel 140 m
Natural Resources: none
Land use:
arable land- 0%
permanent crops- 0%
permanent pastures- 0%
forests and woodland- 0%
other- 100% (urban)
Irrigated Land: NA sq km
Natural Hazards: NA
Enviroment-Current Issues: NA
Enviroment-international Agreement:
party to- Biodiversity, Climate Change, Endangered Species, Hazardous Waste, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Whaling.
Geography: Second smallest independent state in the world; almost entirely urban
Population: 31,892
Age structure:
0-14 years- 17% (male 2,731;female 2,671)
15-64 years- 63% (male 9,856;female 10,392)
65 and over- 20% (male 2,288;female 3,954)
Population Growth Rate: 0.49%
Birth Rate: 10.66 births/1000 pop.
Death Rate: 12.01 deaths/1000 pop.
Nationality: Monacan
Ethnic: 47% French, Monacan 16%, Italian 16%, other 21%
Religions: Roman Catholic 95%
Languages: French(official), English, Italian, Monacan.
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Data Code: MN
National Capital: Monaco
Divisions: Fontvieille, la Condamine, Monaco- Ville, Monte- Carlo
Independence: 1419
National Holiday: National Day, 19 November
Constitution: December 17, 1962
Legal System: French Law
Overview: Monaco is a popular resort, attracting tourists to it's casino and pleasant climate. Monaco is a full industry state, packed with many high-value, nonpolluting industries. The state has no income tax and low business taxes thrives as a tax haven both for individuals and business who have established residence and for foreign companies that have set up business and offices. Most of Monaco's revenue comes from taxes on hotels, banks, and the industrial sector; about 25% of revenue comes from tourism. Living standards are very high, and very expensive. The chief industries are anything dealing with tourism and travel.
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