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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea.

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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea.

Think you're a Monaco expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 20 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Gain valuable insights.

Who in the following pictures is the Minister Of State Of Monaco?

The Minister Of State Of Monaco is Pierre Dartout. Pierre Dartout took office on Sep 1, 2020.
Pierre Dartout is a French civil servant who has served as Minister of State of Monaco since 2020 under Prince Albert II.

Monaco History Fact

Monaco remained in this position until 1860 when, by the Treaty of Turin, the Sardinian forces pulled out of the principality; the surrounding County of Nice (as well as Savoy) was ceded to France.

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What does Monaco's flag look like?

In 2003 the population of Monaco, was 32,968.[br] Can you guess what the population was in 2020?

In 2003 the population of Monaco, was 32,968.
Can you guess what the population was in 2020?

42,185
50,622
38,350
52,923

What currency does Monaco use today?

Tetradrachm
Euro
Leone
Monegasque Franc

The currency used in Monaco is the Euro, which has been in circulation since Jan 1, 1999. Prior to this, the was used. The Euro is represented by the symbol €.
The euro is the official currency of 19 out of the 27 member states of the European Union (EU).

Monaco Fact

Monaco is not formally a part of the European Union (EU), but it participates in certain EU policies, including customs and border controls.

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Who in the following pictures is the Minister Of State Of Monaco?

The Minister Of State Of Monaco is Pierre Dartout. Pierre Dartout took office on Sep 1, 2020.
Pierre Dartout is a French civil servant who has served as Minister of State of Monaco since 2020 under Prince Albert II.

Monaco Fact

Monaco (/ˈmɒnəkoʊ/ (listen); French pronunciation: ), officially the Principality of Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco; Ligurian: Prinçipatu de Múnegu; Occitan: Principat de Mónegue), is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea.

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What is the founding date of Monaco?

Jan 8, 1297
Jan 8, 1298
Jan 8, 1292
Jan 8, 1301

The Prince Of Monaco is Albert II, Prince Of Monaco.
Can you tell which of the following images shows Albert II, Prince Of Monaco?

The current Prince Of Monaco is Albert II, Prince Of Monaco. Albert II, Prince Of Monaco took office on Apr 6, 2005.
Albert II is Prince of Monaco, since 2005.

Monaco Economy Fact

In its Progress Report of 2005, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified Monaco, along with 36 other territories, as a tax haven, but in its FATF report of the same year it took a positive view of Monaco's measures against money-laundering.

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Which of the following maps best describes Monaco's location?

I'm trying to find the country code for Monaco, maybe you know what it is? [br]I already know that ET stands for [url class="tippy_vc" href="#378"]Ethiopia[/url].

I'm trying to find the country code for Monaco, maybe you know what it is?
I already know that ET stands for Ethiopia.

CA
ZA
IL
MC

Who is the lyricist for Monaco's anthem?

France Prešeren
Louis Notari
Rabindranath Tagore
Phyllis Joyce McClean Punnett

Monaco's anthem was written by Louis Notari.
Louis Notari was a Monégasque poet who was the pioneer of Monégasque literature.

Monaco Economy Fact

The principality also actively discourages the registration of foreign corporations, charging a 33 per cent corporation tax on profits unless they can show that at least three-quarters of turnover is generated within Monaco.

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I'm trying to find out what the current VAT rate in Monaco is. Do you happen to know?

21.36%
21.17%
20.38%
19.60%

Monaco's lowest point is the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#14787"]Mediterranean Sea[/url]. [br]Can you tell what the elevation is?

Monaco's lowest point is the Mediterranean Sea.
Can you tell what the elevation is?

0 Metres
8 Metres
-4 Metres
9 Metres

Monaco's lowest point is the Mediterranean Sea with an elevation of 0 Meters above sea level.
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant.

Monaco Geography Fact

Note: for statistical purposes, the Wards of Monaco are further subdivided into 178 city blocks (îlots), which are comparable to the census blocks in the United States.

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Which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Monaco? [br](Select 2 answers)

Which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Monaco?
(Select 2 answers)

Mediterranean Sea
Ligurian Sea
East China Sea
Black Sea

The following bodies of water are located near Monaco:

Mediterranean Sea
Ligurian Sea

Monaco History Fact

Though the Republic of Genoa would last until the 19th century, they allowed the Grimaldi family to keep Monaco, and, likewise, both France and Spain left it alone for hundreds of years.

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Could you tell me which country shares a sea or a land border with Monaco?

Wales
France
Austria
Finland

A location that Monaco shares a sea or land border with is France.
France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe.

Monaco History Fact

Like France, Monaco was overrun by the Axis powers during the Second World War and for a short time was administered by Italy, then the Third Reich, before finally being liberated.

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What is the slogan that Monaco uses to summarize its mission?

Diversity Our Strength
Easy Going Monaco
Thou Shalt Grow
A City Which Hath Foundations

What is the timezone of Monaco?

UTC+01:00
UTC+13:00
UTC+14:00
UTC−06:00

What organizations has Monaco been a part of?[br](Select 2 answers)

What organizations has Monaco been a part of?
(Select 2 answers)

Interpol
NEN
International Olympic Committee
Visa Waiver Program

The following organizations have been among those that Monaco has been a part of:

Title	Date	Image
United Nations	1993
Council Of Europe
Organization For Security And Co-operation In Europe	1973
Eurocontrol	1997
Interpol	1950
Organisation For The Prohibition Of Chemical Weapons	1997
International Hydrographic Organization
UNESCO	1949
Universal Postal Union	1955
International Telecommunication Union	1908
Organisation Internationale De La Francophonie	1970
Visa Waiver Program	1991

Monaco History Fact

The unrest continued until Charles III of Monaco gave up his claim to the two mainland towns (some 95% of the principality at the time) that had been ruled by the Grimaldi family for over 500 years.

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Is this song the anthem of Monaco?

False
True

The national anthem of Monaco is Hymne Monégasque.
Hymne Monégasque, also known as A Marcia de Muneghu, is the national anthem of Monaco.

Monaco History Fact

In 2002, a new treaty between France and Monaco specified that, should there be no heirs to carry on the Grimaldi dynasty, the principality would still remain an independent nation rather than revert to France.

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What is the language officially spoken in Monaco?

Russian
French
Thai
Fogaha

The official language of Monaco is French.
French is a Romance language of the Indo-European family.

Monaco Economy Fact

Due to the combination of the casino and the railroads, Monaco finally recovered from the previous half-century of economic slump and the principality's success attracted other businesses.

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