A symbol of luxury and glamour, the Monte Carlo Casino, the Prince's Palace, one of the best oceanographic museums in Europe founded by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a port with billionaires' yachts, and the most prestigious city race in the world, Formula 1.
01.01 New Year
January 27.01, Saint Devote's Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
June 19.11, National Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
17 police
18, fire department
15, emergency medical care
– Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, actress
– Albert II, Prince
– Charlene of Monaco, Princess, Olympic athlete
– gambling in casinos is prohibited by law for citizens of the country
- the use of drones over the territory of the principality
– swimming in the port and boarding private yachts
- photographing the residence of the ruling family without permission
- parking of cars outside specially designated areas
– When meeting, it is customary to shake hands or give a light kiss on the cheek
– Family ties play an important role
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– Modest clothing is required in churches and monasteries
First (in the world)
– The world's first international street racing Grand Prix (Monaco Grand Prix, 1929)
– The world's first casino with a membership system and dress code (Casino de Monte-Carlo, 19th century)
– The world's first maritime museum with a scientific expedition led by a head of state (Oceanographic Museum, Prince Albert I)
– The world's first public marine conservation fund established by a monarch (Prince Albert II Foundation)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest life expectancy
– The highest population density
– The highest proportion of millionaires per capita
– The highest concentration of video surveillance per square kilometer
– The highest proportion of artificially reclaimed land relative to the total area
– The most famous casino in the world in terms of prestige and history (Monte-Carlo)
– The most prestigious city stage of Formula 1
– The most compact urban infrastructure system with multi-level development
– The shortest coastline among countries with sea access
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the lowest unemployment rates
– One of the lowest crime rates
– One of the mildest climates among European countries
– One of the highest GDP per capita
– One of the highest levels of urbanization
– One of the highest levels of education among residents
– One of the most famous yacht shows in the world (Monaco Yacht Show)
– One of the most famous ballet companies in Europe (Les Ballets de Monte‑Carlo)
– One of the most expensive real estate markets in the world
– One of the highest levels of sunshine in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The smallest area among UN member states (after the Vatican)
– The lowest proportion of green spaces per capita
– The highest traffic density per square kilometer
– The highest cost per square meter of housing
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest risks of melanoma (due to sunny climate and age of the population)
– One of the lowest birth rates
– One of the highest levels of age dependence (proportion of elderly)
– One of the most limited markets for rental housing availability
– One of the highest noise levels in an urban environment (due to density and traffic)
– greeting / Bonjour / bonjour
– gratitude / Merci / merci
– please / S'il vous plaît / sil vu ple
– I'm sorry / Désolé / dezole
– Where is the bus…? / Où est le bus…? / ue le bus
– How much does the ticket cost? / How much does the ticket cost?
– pharmacy / Pharmacie / farmasi
– I need a doctor / J'ai besoin d'un médecin / zhe bezua d'eh medsen
– I need help / J'ai besoin d'aide / zhe bezua d'ed
– Call the police / Appelez la police / aple la polis
– Call an ambulance / Appelez une ambulance / aple yn ambulans
– Very tasty! / Très bon! / tre bon
– bill, please / L'addition, s'il vous plaît / ladision sil vu ple
– toast / À votre santé! (To your health!) / a votr sante
– joke / There are more yachts than cars in Monaco!
First (in the world)
– The world's first international street racing Grand Prix (Monaco Grand Prix, 1929)
– The world's first casino with a membership system and dress code (Casino de Monte-Carlo, 19th century)
– The world's first maritime museum with a scientific expedition led by a head of state (Oceanographic Museum, Prince Albert I)
– The world's first public marine conservation fund established by a monarch (Prince Albert II Foundation)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest life expectancy
– The highest population density
– The highest proportion of millionaires per capita
– The highest concentration of video surveillance per square kilometer
– The highest proportion of artificially reclaimed land relative to the total area
– The most famous casino in the world in terms of prestige and history (Monte-Carlo)
– The most prestigious city stage of Formula 1
– The most compact urban infrastructure system with multi-level development
– The shortest coastline among countries with sea access
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the lowest unemployment rates
– One of the lowest crime rates
– One of the mildest climates among European countries
– One of the highest GDP per capita
– One of the highest levels of urbanization
– One of the highest levels of education among residents
– One of the most famous yacht shows in the world (Monaco Yacht Show)
– One of the most famous ballet companies in Europe (Les Ballets de Monte‑Carlo)
– One of the most expensive real estate markets in the world
– One of the highest levels of sunshine in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The smallest area among UN member states (after the Vatican)
– The lowest proportion of green spaces per capita
– The highest traffic density per square kilometer
– The highest cost per square meter of housing
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest risks of melanoma (due to sunny climate and age of the population)
– One of the lowest birth rates
– One of the highest levels of age dependence (proportion of elderly)
– One of the most limited markets for rental housing availability
– One of the highest noise levels in an urban environment (due to density and traffic)
It is customary to discuss:
– Formula 1 and sports
– Casinos and tourism
– Architecture and luxury
– History of the principality
– Mediterranean cuisine
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and taxes
- Personal income
– Social differences
– Immigration
Marine fauna
– Массовые виды: сардины, анчоусы, ставрида, кефаль, морские беспозвоночные.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют, но встречаются локальные средиземноморские формы.
– Интересные факты: прибрежные воды Монако входят в охраняемую зону RAMOGE; здесь обитают более 200 видов рыб.
– Угрозы: загрязнение, судоходство, повышение температуры воды.
– Опасность: морские ежи, медузы.
– Красная книга: средиземноморская посидония — уязвимый вид (VU), ключевой элемент экосистемы.
Birds
– Массовые виды: голуби, чайки, стрижи, воробьи.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют.
– Интересные факты: Монако — важная точка на пути миграции птиц вдоль Средиземного моря.
– Угрозы: урбанизация, стеклянные фасады, шум.
– Красная книга: средиземноморская чайка — уязвимая (VU).
Insects
– Массовые группы: муравьи, пчёлы, бабочки, жуки.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют, но встречаются редкие средиземноморские виды.
– Интересные факты: в Монако активно создают «городские биокоридоры» для опылителей.
– Угрозы: урбанизация, отсутствие естественных биотопов.
– Опасность: аллергические реакции на укусы пчёл и ос.
Городские млекопитающие
– Массовые виды: летучие мыши, ежи, грызуны.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют.
– Интересные факты: летучие мыши — ключевые контролёры насекомых в городской среде.
– Угрозы: световое загрязнение, плотная застройка.
– Красная книга: некоторые виды летучих мышей региона — уязвимые (VU).
Редкие и мигрирующие виды
– Основные виды: дельфины, морские черепахи, иногда киты.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют.
– Интересные факты: у побережья Монако регулярно наблюдают дельфинов-афалин.
– Угрозы: шумовое загрязнение, рыболовные сети.
– Красная книга: морская черепаха Caretta caretta — под угрозой исчезновения (EN).
Средиземноморская растительность
– Массовые виды: сосна алеппская, кипарис, оливковые деревья, дуб каменный.
– Эндемики: отсутствуют.
– Интересные факты: большая часть зелёных зон — искусственно созданные парки.
– Угрозы: засуха, урбанизация.
Садово-парковая флора
– Массовые виды: пальмы, кактусы, декоративные кустарники.
– Интересные факты: Сад экзотических растений Монако содержит одну из крупнейших коллекций суккулентов в Европе.
– Угрозы: ограниченность пространства, изменение климата.
Coastal flora
– Массовые виды: посидония, морские водоросли.
– Интересные факты: луга посидонии — ключевые нерестовые зоны для рыб.
– Угрозы: якорные стоянки, повышение температуры воды.
– Красная книга: посидония — уязвимый вид (VU).
Городская флора
– Массовые виды: платаны, пальмы, декоративные цветы.
– Интересные факты: Монако активно внедряет вертикальное озеленение.
– Угрозы: загрязнение воздуха, ограниченность почвы.
– walk along the embankment
– visit casinos
– swim in the Mediterranean Sea
– to taste wine
A symbol of luxury and glamour, the Monte Carlo Casino, the Prince's Palace, one of the best oceanographic museums in Europe founded by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a port with billionaires' yachts, and the most prestigious city race in the world, Formula 1.
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01.01 New Year
January 27.01, Saint Devote's Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
June 19.11, National Day
December 08.12, Immaculate Conception
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
17 police
18, fire department
15, emergency medical care
– Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, actress
– Albert II, Prince
– Charlene of Monaco, Princess, Olympic athlete
– gambling in casinos is prohibited by law for citizens of the country
- the use of drones over the territory of the principality
– swimming in the port and boarding private yachts
- photographing the residence of the ruling family without permission
- parking of cars outside specially designated areas
– When meeting, it is customary to shake hands or give a light kiss on the cheek
– Family ties play an important role
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– Modest clothing is required in churches and monasteries
– greeting / Bonjour / bonjour
– gratitude / Merci / merci
– please / S'il vous plaît / sil vu ple
– I'm sorry / Désolé / dezole
– Where is the bus…? / Où est le bus…? / ue le bus
– How much does the ticket cost? / How much does the ticket cost?
– pharmacy / Pharmacie / farmasi
– I need a doctor / J'ai besoin d'un médecin / zhe bezua d'eh medsen
– I need help / J'ai besoin d'aide / zhe bezua d'ed
– Call the police / Appelez la police / aple la polis
– Call an ambulance / Appelez une ambulance / aple yn ambulans
– Very tasty! / Très bon! / tre bon
– bill, please / L'addition, s'il vous plaît / ladision sil vu ple
– toast / À votre santé! (To your health!) / a votr sante
– joke / There are more yachts than cars in Monaco!
First (in the world)
– The world's first international street racing Grand Prix (Monaco Grand Prix, 1929)
– The world's first casino with a membership system and dress code (Casino de Monte-Carlo, 19th century)
– The world's first maritime museum with a scientific expedition led by a head of state (Oceanographic Museum, Prince Albert I)
– The world's first public marine conservation fund established by a monarch (Prince Albert II Foundation)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest life expectancy
– The highest population density
– The highest proportion of millionaires per capita
– The highest concentration of video surveillance per square kilometer
– The highest proportion of artificially reclaimed land relative to the total area
– The most famous casino in the world in terms of prestige and history (Monte-Carlo)
– The most prestigious city stage of Formula 1
– The most compact urban infrastructure system with multi-level development
– The shortest coastline among countries with sea access
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the lowest unemployment rates
– One of the lowest crime rates
– One of the mildest climates among European countries
– One of the highest GDP per capita
– One of the highest levels of urbanization
– One of the highest levels of education among residents
– One of the most famous yacht shows in the world (Monaco Yacht Show)
– One of the most famous ballet companies in Europe (Les Ballets de Monte‑Carlo)
– One of the most expensive real estate markets in the world
– One of the highest levels of sunshine in Europe
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The smallest area among UN member states (after the Vatican)
– The lowest proportion of green spaces per capita
– The highest traffic density per square kilometer
– The highest cost per square meter of housing
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest risks of melanoma (due to sunny climate and age of the population)
– One of the lowest birth rates
– One of the highest levels of age dependence (proportion of elderly)
– One of the most limited markets for rental housing availability
– One of the highest noise levels in an urban environment (due to density and traffic)
It is customary to discuss:
– Formula 1 and sports
– Casinos and tourism
– Architecture and luxury
– History of the principality
– Mediterranean cuisine
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and taxes
- Personal income
– Social differences
– Immigration
– walk along the embankment
– visit casinos
– swim in the Mediterranean Sea
– to taste wine