Monaco

Population: 31,842 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque

Background: Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist...

Currency: Euro (EUR, EUR (€0.91 = US$1))

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.