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Test your knowledge of the world's second-smallest independent state, from its famous landmarks to its rich cultural history.
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Monte Carlo is internationally renowned for its grand casino, luxury hotels, and upscale lifestyle, making it the most famous ward of the principality. Meanwhile, Fontvieille is a largely industrial and residential district reclaimed entirely from the sea during the latter half of the twentieth century.
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French is the sole official language of Monaco, used in administration, education, and legal proceedings. Monegasque, a traditional variety of Ligurian, is also recognized and taught in local schools, but it is not the primary official administrative tongue.
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The Prince's Palace has been the home of the ruling Grimaldi family since the late thirteenth century, originally built as a Genoese fortress. Château de Chillon is a famous medieval castle located in Switzerland, near the shores of Lake Geneva.
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The House of Grimaldi has governed Monaco since the seizure of the Rock by François Grimaldi in 1297, making it one of the oldest reigning royal houses in Europe. The House of Savoy is a prominent historical royal dynasty that originated in the Italian region of Piedmont.
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Monaco is surrounded on three sides by France, specifically the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, while its southern border opens up to the Mediterranean Sea. Italy is located just a short distance further east along the coast past Menton.
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Monaco uses the euro as its official currency through a monetary agreement with the European Union, and the country even mints its own distinctive national side of euro coins. The Swiss Franc is the official currency used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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Port Hercules is the deep-water natural harbor of Monaco, capable of accommodating hundreds of vessels ranging from sailing boats to massive luxury superyachts. Port Grimaud is a lovely lakeside marina town built in the neighboring Var department of France.
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau served as director of the magnificent Oceanographic Museum for over three decades, helping to shape it into a world-class center for marine science. Perched dramatically on the side of a sheer cliff, the building itself took over eleven years to construct.
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The Exotic Garden of Monaco features thousands of rare desert plants from Africa and Latin America that flourish outdoors due to the mild coastal climate. Deep beneath this garden lies an impressive prehistoric cave system filled with natural stalactites and stalagmites.
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