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Monaco
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2. Important Facts:
Located on the Riviera, right by the Mediterranean Sea
The languages spoken are French, Italian, and English
Population is 35,646
One major group includes the Monegasques
90 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, but most people don’t attend church regularly

3. Geography: - Total area is 0.77 square miles.
Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy, France, and the French Alps
Mediterranean climate, with dry hot summers and mild winters
Average summer temperature is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the winter its 46 degrees Fahrenheit
Typically 30 inches of rainfall, and over 300 days a year when there is no rain at all.

4. Key Dates:
Celebrate holidays such as Saint Devote, and Saint Johns Day
Two important events are Monte Carlo Orchestra, and Ballet
Shows, operas, concerts, and song and dance specials are presented
The Monte Carlo Orchestras have won many awards

5. Main Tourists Attractions:
Main attraction is Monte Carlo
Wine is served at lunch and dinner
Children get picked up from school to eat lunch
Evening meal is at 8pm and is a lighter meal than lunch
Breakfast consists on juice, coffee, and bread

6. Famous People and their Achievements:
Louis Chiron, one of the most famous drivers of the period
Albert II, the sovereign prince of Monaco
Grace Kelley, an actress and princess
Jacques- Yves- Cousteau, a famous oceanographer
Francois Blanc, a wealthy financer who put Monaco on the map

7. Where the rich go to relax!
Slogan:
Where the rich go to relax!

8. Work Cited: -http://www.culturegrams.com/gallery/index.php?id=32-

9. Interesting Facts: - To live in Monaco you have to be very wealthy
Monaco is famous for their Monte Carlo… gambling casinos, yachts, pools, shopping, spas, salons, lounges, hotels, and restaurants
Second smallest country in the world
Worlds smallest French speaking country
France is responsible for defending Monaco if it is attacked
The Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since 1297
Healthcare system is one of the best in the world
Popular event is the Monte Carlo national Grand Prix; a racing event