Monaco Monaco Adans Lopez Peres was born in Portugal in 1975. He is a well-known circus performer but is probably best known as the second husband of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adans Lopez Peres"
Monaco has one of the world's smallest national Scouting and Guiding organizations, the Association des Guides et Scouts de Monaco (AGSM). The association has about 71 members (48 Scouts, 23 Guides - as of 2003). ...more on Wikipedia about "Association des Guides et Scouts de Monaco"
The Royal Arms of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II are his arms of dominion in right of Monaco. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coat of Arms of Monaco"
The Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince (Prince's Company of Carabiniers) is the military force of Monaco. Although Monaco's defence is the responsibility of France, it maintains a small force for the protection of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. It was formed by Prince Honoré IV in 1817 for the protection of the Principality. The company numbers approximately 100 officers and men - while the NCOs and soldiers are local, the officers have generally served in the French Army. Together with the local fire service, the Caribineers form Monaco's total public forces. In addition to their guard duties, the company patrols the Principality's beaches and coastal waters, as well as other duties around the Palace in Monaco-Ville. ...more on Wikipedia about "Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince"
Daniel Ducruet was born in Beausoleil, France on November 27, 1964. A muscular, six-foot athlete and bodybuilder he worked as a pet shop salesman and fishmonger before being accepted into the Monaco police force as a trainee officer in 1986. ...more on Wikipedia about "Daniel Ducruet"
(Demographics of Monaco) Population: ...more on Wikipedia about "Demographics of Monaco"
The national flag of Monaco has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; it is similar to the flag of Indonesia, which is longer, and the flag of Poland, which is white (top) and red. Red and white have been the heraldic colors of the House of Grimaldi since 1339 at least, but the design of the flag has changed with time. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Monaco"
Fontvieille is a town in Monaco. It is a newly constructed area reclaimed from the sea, and has a population of 3,300 in an area of 0.33 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Fontvieille, Monaco"
(Geography of Monaco) Location: ...more on Wikipedia about "Geography of Monaco"
Hymne Monégasque is Monaco's national anthem. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hymne Monégasque"
The Jardin Exotique de Monaco ( French for "exotic garden of Monaco") is a botanical garden situated in Monaco. It was opened in 1933, and has a wide variety of succulent plants, especially cactuses. Within the garden, there is a large underground cave in which there are many stalagmites and stalactites. Evidence of prehistoric human inhabitants has been found in the cave. There is a museum of Prehistoric Anthropology in the garden displaying many of those finds. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jardin Exotique de Monaco"
Jean Raymond Gottlieb (b. 1967) is a former Paris gendarme and Palace Guard at the Palais Princier in Monaco. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jean Raymond Gottlieb"
La Condamine is the second oldest town in Monaco. The name comes from the Middle Ages and means the cultivable land at the foot of a village or castle. Today the port of Monaco and a thriving business district are located in La Condamine. ...more on Wikipedia about "La Condamine"
The Larvotto is the name of the main public beach in Monaco and also the name of the area it is located in. ...more on Wikipedia about "Larvotto"
This is a list of fish on stamps of Monaco ...more on Wikipedia about "List of fish on stamps of Monaco"
Famous people from Monaco: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Monegasque people"
The Principality of Monaco ( French: Principauté de Monaco; Monegasque: Principatu de Munegu), more commonly known as Monaco, is a constitutional monarchy and city state in Western Europe. Monaco is located along the French Riviera, between the Mediterranean Sea and France, a few miles off the French border with Italy. Monaco is one of the European microstates. ...more on Wikipedia about "Monaco"
Monaco-Ville is the old fortified town of Monaco and the official capital of the country. The Prince's Palace, the Cathedral and the Oceanographic Museum are located here. Monaco-Ville is located at 43°44'15" North, 7°24'55" East (43.7375, 7.415278). It's population is estimated at 1,151 residents . ...more on Wikipedia about "Monaco-Ville"
Monte Carlo is the wealthiest district of the country of Monaco, known for its casino, gambling, glamour, and sightings of famous people. The permanent population is 30,000 (1990 estimate). ...more on Wikipedia about "Monte Carlo"
The Monte Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The event is part of the Tennis Masters Series on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour. The tournament is played on clay courts. It is currently held every year in the April-May period. Prior to the establishment of the Tennis Masters Series in the early- 1990s, the event was known as the Monte Carlo Open. ...more on Wikipedia about "Monte Carlo Masters"
Port Hercules (Port d'Hercule) is a port in Monaco. The port covers almost 40 acres, enough to provide anchorage for up to 550 vessels. The port is located in the Condamine district. The port uses VHF channel 12, and was completed in 1926. Harbor pilots are required for all vessels longer than 30 meters. The depth of water in the harbor ranges from seven to nine meters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Port Hercules"
René Blum ( Paris, 13 March 1878 - Auschwitz, 30 April 1943) was the founder of the Ballet de l'Opera a Monte Carlo. ...more on Wikipedia about "René Blum"
The Communal or State Council of Monaco is composed of 15 members who are elected to handle issues in town-planning and other local affairs. Because Monaco is both a nation and a city, the council chooses the mayor of Monaco and his/her officers. The mayor's primary responsibility is to preside over the council. ...more on Wikipedia about "State Council of Monaco"
Télé Monte Carlo or TMC Monte Carlo, traditionally known as TMC is a Monégasque general entertainement television channel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Télé Monte Carlo"
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