Interesting facts

Did you know that the Monte Carlo Country Club was inspired by Suzanne Lenglen?
Did you know that the Monte Carlo Country Club was inspired by Suzanne Lenglen?
The Principality has had a long relationship with the brightest celebrities and sport personalities. The building of the legendary Monte Carlo Country Club was inspired by Suzanne Lenglen, who was... Read more...
Did you know that the Monégasque language almost died?
Did you know that the Monégasque language almost died?
The Monégasque language, called “Monegù” was threatened with extinction in the 1970s. The traditional language of the Principality is Monegù. Although nowadays Monaco’s official language is French, sometimes you can... Read more...
Did you know that the Principality attracted numerous innovators of the aviation world?
Did you know that the Principality attracted numerous innovators of the aviation world?
Few people know that Monaco is not just a pioneering region in the field of sustainability but it has always had a strong role in the innovation sector as well.... Read more...
Did you know that Monaco has the highest life expectancy in the world?
Did you know that Monaco has the highest life expectancy in the world?
According to the World Health Organisation and the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report, the average female life expectancy is 93.5 years in Monaco while the average male life expectancy... Read more...
Did you know that the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality of Monaco?
Did you know that the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality of Monaco?
One of France’s most popular and delightful desserts, the „Crêpe Suzette“ was invented in the Principality at the end of the 19th century. The recipe of this delightful pancake soaked... Read more...
Did you know that the Monégasque Christmas is celebrated with a special family tradition?
Did you know that the Monégasque Christmas is celebrated with a special family tradition?
Christmas Eve was the occasion when all the members of a family would gather at their parents’ home to perform as a preliminary to the evening meal, the rite of... Read more...
Did you know that 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality?
Did you know that 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality?
A fascinating study in 2019, conducted by INSEE Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, has revealed that more than 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality. A study on cross-border workers was... Read more...
Did you know that the EU roaming freedom does not apply for Monaco?
Did you know that the EU roaming freedom does not apply for Monaco?
Monaco’s independence from the European Union is immediately noticeable for the thousands of tourists visiting it every day since the European Mobile Data Roaming freedom does not apply in the... Read more...
Did you know that Monaco has a zero percent homeless rate?
Did you know that Monaco has a zero percent homeless rate?
Statistics on the Principality’s national population below the poverty line is “NA [not-applicable]”, because there are none. A country with the highest density of millionaires per capita has an impressive... Read more...
Did you know that Monaco is surprisingly cheap in terms of living costs?
Did you know that Monaco is surprisingly cheap in terms of living costs?
The recent Economist Intelligence report on “Worldwide Cost of Living 2021” reveals that the Principality of Monaco is nowhere to be seen in the latest ranking of the most expensive... Read more...
Did you know that the Principality of Monaco has a manufacture for small orbital satellites?
Did you know that the Principality of Monaco has a manufacture for small orbital satellites?
Orbital Solutions Monaco (OSM) is a company headed by Francesco M. Bongiovanni, which manufactures small satellites known as “nanosatellites”. Orbital Solutions Monaco (OSM), was founded in the Principlaity of Monaco... Read more...