Key figures

The Princes of Monaco, history and key dates

Principality of Monaco

Principality of Monaco History of Monaco Important dates Key figures Institutions Monaco's national anthem The Prince's Palace Map of Monaco

Princely Family

Family tree Prince Rainier III Prince Albert II Princesse Charlène Princesse Caroline Princesse Stéphanie Royal wedding Life of Princes

Surface area : 202 hectares

The Principality comprises five district :

Monaco-Ville

The historic seat of the Principality is on the Rock.

Monte-Carlo

Founded in 1866 during the reign of Prince Charles III,the district is located around the casino.

La Condamine

The district which surrounds Port Hercule.

Fontvieille

The district built on reclaimed land from the sea, it comprises an urban complex, tourist and sports facilities around a leisure port and a clean industrial zone.

Moneghetti

The district where the Jardin Exotique is located.

Population distribution (Census 2009)

The total population is 35 646.

10 229 French
7 244 Diverse
6 089 Monaco nationals
6 410 Italians

Distribution of the active population

Economic sector of activity

Industry
3000 employees
200 000 square meters of industrial space.

Tourism
2 hours by plane from the main European capitals.
2 259 hotel rooms of which 1 700 are five-star
5 conference centers

Banking
1 400 employees, one teller-window for every 450 residents.
90 billion in deposits.

Government receivership

- 50% T.V.A.

- 20 % State-run monopolies.

(Stamps-Issuing Office, Monaco State Tobacco Company, Telecom, Post Office)
7 % Monopolies subcontracted by the State.
(Electricity , Gas, Water and Gambling)