A Godly Detour on the Côte d’Azur and the Birth of Port Hercule
Before the glitz of the casinos, before the scent of jasmine and sea mingled over Belle Époque terraces, before even the Grimaldis set foot in…
Category: Interesting Monaco facts
Private Sector Salaries in Monaco Rise in 2024, Driven by Grow thin Lower Wage Brackets
Salaries in Monaco’s private sector saw moderate growth in 2024, with a notable increase in lower income brackets and continued disparities between economic sectors, according…
Did you know that giving birth in Monaco does not ensure automatically the nationality, neither the passport?
“Birth tourism” for Monégasque passport does not work in the Principality of Monaco. Automatic Monégasque nationality does not even apply for children born from parents…
Population Census
As of 31 December 2023, the Principality of Monaco had 38,367 inhabitants. Monaco’s population has grown by nearly 8,500 since 1990 and has almost doubled…
The real estate resales market
The real estate market is showing positive results in 2024, albeit with some nuances. The number of transactions is up by 12.0%, or 50 flats…
The real estate sales market
The real estate market is showing positive results in 2024, albeit with some nuances. The number of transactions is up by 12.0%, or 50 flats…
Did you know that Monégasque people are not allowed to gamble in the Principality?
Even if the Principality of Monaco is among the most popular gambling destinations in Europe, the Government forbids locals from setting foot inside its luxurious…
Did you know that Monaco is exposed to earthquake risk?
Certain areas of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region, including the Principality of Monaco, are exposed to earthquake risk. The Principality of Monaco is considered an…
Did you know that H.S.H. Princess Grace personally helped Josephine Baker?
Two Americans who have gained worldwide fame had a strong friendship. In the mid-1960s, when Josephine Baker lost her entire fortune, the Princess of Monaco…
Did you know that Monaco has an Identical Flag to Poland?
The national flag of the Principality of Monaco is nearly identical to the flag of Poland. The combination of red and white can also be…