Where is Monaco Located ?

Monaco 

is officially known as the Principality of Monaco. It was founded in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony. Its name comes from two Greek words: monos (monos) and monoling (Oikos), meaning "home" They are united by the meaning of the people who live alone, or the only residence. [1] The capital is Monaco, the political center of the emirate and the home of its chief executive.

The Principality of Monaco The Principality of Monaco is located in the western part of the continent of Europe on the Mediterranean coast near the southern coast of France, and is far from the French city of Nice about 15 km to the west. It can be said that Monaco shares its borders with France and the Mediterranean only; And the Mediterranean Sea is bordered by the east and south-east, the length of the border between Monaco and France is about 6 km, and Monaco is located near the Italian border, about 8 km east, and gave it its famous position, making it one of the most tourist resorts Of His Excellency in the world.

The area of ​​Monaco is about 2 km² and consists of land only. It is ranked 253 among the world's countries in terms of area. [1] It is the second smallest country in Europe after the Vatican. Its dimensions are 3.18 km east to west, North to South.

Monaco climate 

Monaco enjoys a generally mild climate with an average annual temperature of 16 ° C and temperatures rarely fall below freezing. The average winter temperature is 8 ° C in January, and the average number of days does not exceed 60 days a year. Therefore, the rain does not fall at all in about 300 days a year. Rainfall averages about 77 cm per year. In the summer the climate in Monaco is pleasant; because of the breeze blowing from the Mediterranean side, the highest summer temperature To 26 ° C, and the average grade of The monthly temperature was between 10 ° C during January and 24 ° C during August.

Monaco has a population of about 30,645 people, ranking 217th among the world's population by 2017. According to United Nations data for 2015, more than 55% of the population is composed of immigrants. Ethnic groups consist of (16%), the Italians (16%) and other races (21%). The Roman Catholic population is about 90%, the official religion in the Principality, while the other religions constitute 10%.

The population growth rate is about 24%, the birth rate is 6.6 births / 1000 inhabitants, while the death rate is about 9.8 / 1000 inhabitants. The population migration rate to Monaco is about 5.7 immigrants / 1000 inhabitants; according to the estimates of 2017, Population and numbers of males and females according to the following percentages:

(14-0) years: 10.67%. This figure includes 1.658 males and 1.587 females. (24-15) years: 9.27%, including 1.464 males and 1.376 females. (25-54) years: 32.91%, which includes 5,067 males and 5,018 females. (64-55) years: 14.94%, which includes 2.286 males and 2.292 females. 65 years and over: 32.21%, including 4,387 males and 5,483 females.

Monaco's system of government 

Monaco enjoyed a constitutional monarchy until 2002, and was ruled by the Grimaldi family until constitutional amendments were made in 2002. These amendments stipulated that if the Governor of Monaco dies without leaving a male heir to power, With France automatically, but Prince Rene Albert III decided to change the Constitution, where he did not leave the heir to the throne, and his health was slowly declining, and by changing the provisions of the Constitution could be granted to one of his daughters Caroline or Stephanie after him, On the d The constitutional developments in Monaco began in 1911,Prince Albert I issued the Constitution of Monaco on January 7, 1959, and on January 29, 1959, Prince Rene III suspended work in part of the constitution; as a result of the dispute with the National Council on the budget of the Principality, Before the Council of State only, and in 1961, specifically in February, the National Council was reformed and an Economic Advisory Board was established.

On December 17, 1962, a new constitution was promulgated in Monaco, stipulating the establishment of a national council of 18 members elected every five years. They participate in legislative tasks with the Emir. The various executive operations are carried out by the Minister of State and with the assistance of the Council of Government in the name of the Amir The government council was made up of three government employees appointed by the Emir, whose responsibilities are in finance, public works and internal affairs. Women had a role in government. They won their right to participate in the municipal elections in 1945. They also participated in the council elections For the first time In February 1953.

Monaco's economy 

Monaco is divided into four sections depending on economic activity: La Condamine, the commercial district around the port of Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Monaco-Ville, Is situated about 60 meters above sea level and Fontvieille, an industrial area of ​​220,000 square meters of La Condamine area, [4] in addition to an area called Moneghetti, part of La Condamine, sometimes the fifth section From Monaco.