GEOGRAPHY
The Principality of Monaco
is the second-smallest independent state in the world, after Vatican
City. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, 18 kilometers
(11 mi.) east of Nice, France, and is surrounded on three sides
by France. Monaco is divided into four sections: Monaco-Ville,
the old city on a rocky promontory extending into the Mediterranean;
La Condamine, the section along the port; Monte-Carlo, the principal
residential and resort area; and Fontvieille, a newly constructed
area reclaimed from the sea.
The principality is noted for its beautiful natural scenery and
mild, sunny climate. The average minimum temperature in January
and February is 8o C (47o F); in July and
August the average maximum temperature is 26o C (78o
F).
Area: 1.95 sq. km.
(0.8 sq. mi); about the size of New York City's Central Park.
Cities: Capital -- Monaco-Ville, pop. 1,151 (1990).
Terrain: Hilly.
Climate: Mediterranean.
