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Definition: Monaco |
MonacoNoun1. A constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "Monaco" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1350. (references) |
| Domain | Definition |
Geography | Capital of Monaco. Source: European Union. (references) |
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(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
Founded at an unknown date in prehistory as a Ligurian settlement, Monaco was known to the Greekss of Marseille as Monoikos, and later to Romans as Monoecus. It was celebrated during all pagan antiquity for its temple of Hercules (Hercules Monoecus.)A colony of Genoa in 1215, Monaco has been ruled by the House of Grimaldi since 1297, except when under French control from 1789 to May 17, 1814. Designated as a protectorate of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1815 until 1860 by the Treaty of Vienna, Monaco's sovereignty was recognized by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861. The Prince of Monaco was an absolute ruler until a constitution was promulgated in 1911.
Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. In July 1918, a treaty was signed providing for limited French protection over Monaco. The treaty, written into the Treaty of Versailles, established that Monegasque policy would be aligned with French political, military, and economic interests.
Prince Rainier III, the current ruler of Monaco, acceded to the throne following the death of his grandfather, Prince Louis II, in 1949. The current heir apparent, Prince Albert, was born in 1958.
A new constitution, proclaimed in 1962, abolished capital punishment, provided for female suffrage, and established a Supreme Court to guarantee fundamental liberties.
In 1993, Monaco became an official member of the United Nations with full voting rights.
The principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
- See also : Monaco, List of the Princes of Monaco
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "History of Monaco."
(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
List of the ruling princes of the Grimaldi family. The family has ruled in Monaco since January 8, 1297. The early part of this list is incomplete.
- François I of Monaco 1297 to ?
- Rainier I of Monaco ??
- Charles I of Monaco 1331-September 12 to ?
- Rainier II of Monaco ??
- John I of Monaco ? to 1454
- Catalan I of Monaco 1454 to 1457
- Lambert I of Monaco 1457 to ?
- John II of Monaco ??
- Lucien I of Monaco ? to 1523
- Honoré I of Monaco 1523 to ?
- Charles II of Monaco ??
- Hercules I of Monaco ? to 1604
- Honoré II of Monaco 1604 to 1662-January 10
- Louis I of Monaco 1662-January 10 to 1701-January 2
- Antoine I of Monaco 1701-February 1 to 1731-February 20
- Louise-Hippolyte of Monaco 1731-February 20 to 1731-December 31
- Jacques I of Monaco 1731-December 20 to 1733-November 7 (regent for his wife until her death; abdicated
- Honoré III of Monaco 1733-November 7 to 1793-January 19
- Joseph Barriera President of the National Convention 1792-January 19 to 1793-February 24
- Under French Occupation 1793-February 24 to 1814-May 17
- Under Austrian Occupation 1814-May 17 to 1814-June 17
- Honoré IV of Monaco (in Paris) 1814-May 30 to 1819-February 16
- Honoré V of Monaco 1819-February 16 to 1841-October 2
- Florestan I of Monaco 1841-October 2 to 1856-June 20
- Charles III of Monaco 1856-June 20 to 1889-September 10
- Albert I of Monaco 1889-September 10 to 1922-June 26
- Louis II of Monaco 1922-June 26 to 1949-May 9
- Rainier III of Monaco 1949-May 9 to ...
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "List of the Princes of Monaco."
(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
The Principality of Monaco, known as Munegu in the local dialect, is the second-smallest country of the world, wedged in between the Mediterranean Sea and France along the French Riviera or Cote d'Azur (The Blue Coast). Consisting mostly of just the old city of Monaco and later built up areas, it is also the most densely populated country of the world.
Principauté de Monaco
(In Detail) Princes of Monaco's motto: "Deo Juvante"
(Latin: "With God's Help")Official language French Capital Monaco Prince Rainier III Minister of State Patrick Leclerq Area
- Total
- % waterRanked 193rd
1.95 km²
NegligiblePopulation
- Total (2000)
- DensityRanked 188th
31,842
16,329/km²Independence January 8, 1297 Currency Euro¹ Time zone UTC +1 National anthem Hymne Monégasque Internet TLD .MC Calling Code 377 (1) Prior to 1999: French franc
History
Main article: History of MonacoFounded in 1215 as a colony of Genoa, Monaco has been ruled by the House of Grimaldi since 1297, when François Grimaldi seized the fortress protecting the famous rock dressed up as a Franciscan monk; the only exception to this was from 1789 to 1814, when Monaco was under French control. Designated as a protectorate of Sardinia from 1815 until 1860 by the Congress of Vienna, Monaco's sovereignty was recognised by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861.
The Prince of Monaco was an absolute ruler until a constitution was promulgated in 1911. In July 1918, a treaty was signed providing for limited French protection over Monaco. The treaty, written into the Treaty of Versailles, established that Monegasque policy would be aligned with French political, military, and economic interests.
Prince Rainier III, the current ruler of Monaco, acceded to the throne following the death of his grandfather, Prince Louis II, in 1949. The current heir apparent, Prince Albert, was born in 1958. A new constitution, proclaimed in 1962, abolished capital punishment, provided for female suffrage, and established a Supreme Court to guarantee fundamental liberties. In 1993, Monaco became an official member of the United Nations with full voting rights.
In 2002, a new treaty between France and Monaco clarifies that if there are no heirs to carry on the dynasty, the Principality will remain an indepedent nation rather than revert to France.
See: List of the Princes of Monaco
Politics
Main article: Politics of MonacoMonaco has been governed as a constitutional monarchy since 1911, with the Prince as head of state. The executive branch consists of a Minister of State (the head of government), who presides over a four-member Council of Government (the cabinet). The Minister of State is a French citizen appointed by the Prince for a 3-year term from among candidates proposed by the French Government. Under the 1962 constitution, the Prince shares his power with the unicameral National Council. The 18 members of this legislative body are elected from lists by universal suffrage for 5-year terms.
The principality's local affairs are directed by the Communal Council, which consists of 15 elected members and is presided over by the Mayor.
Geography
Main article: Geography of MonacoThe Principality of Monaco is the second-smallest independent state in the world, after Vatican City. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, 18 kilometres east of Nice and near the Italian border, and is surrounded on three sides by France. It consists of a narrow strip along the coast at the bottom of the foothills of the Alps and its highest point is Mont Agel at 140 m.
The territory is almost entirely urbanised, resulting in the most densely populated country of the world. Monaco is divided into four sections or quarters (quartiers): Monaco-Ville, the old city on a rocky promontory extending into the Mediterranean; La Condamine, the section along the port; Monte Carlo, the principal residential and resort area with the casino; and Fontvieille, a newly constructed area reclaimed from the sea.
The principality is noted for its beautiful natural scenery and mild, sunny climate. The average minimum temperature in January and February is 8° C (47° F); in July and August the average maximum temperature is 26° C (78° F).
Economy
Main article: Economy of MonacoOne of Monaco's main sources of income is tourism; each year many are attracted to its casino and pleasant climate. In 2001, a major new construction project extended the pier used by cruise ships in the main harbour. The Principality has successfully sought to diversify into services and small, high-value-added, nonpolluting industries.
The state has no income tax and low business taxes and thrives as a tax haven both for individuals who have established residence and for foreign companies that have set up businesses and offices. The state retains monopolies in a number of sectors, including tobacco, the telephone network, and the postal service. Living standards are high, roughly comparable to those in prosperous French metropolitan areas.
According to a report by French parliamentarians Arnaud Montebourg and Vincent Peillon, Monaco has lax policies with respect to money laundering, including within its famed casino, and the government of Monaco puts political pressure on the judiciary so that alleged crimes are not properly investigated.
Monaco is not a member of the European Union, but it is very closely linked to it via a customs union with France and as such its currency is the same as France's: the euro. Monaco has acquired the right to mint euro coins with Monegasque designs on their national side.
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of MonacoThough in population not a large city, with its small size Monaco is the most densely populated independent country in the world, Only Vatican City is smaller, but that has much less inhabitants.
Monaco's population is unusual in that the native Monegasques are a minority in their own country. The largest proportion of residents are French nationals (47%), while Monegasque and Italian nationals represent 16% each, and the remaining 21% belong to one of the other 125 nationalities that make up Monaco's international population.
French is the only official language, but English, Italian, and the local Monegasque dialect (a blend of French and Italian) are also spoken. The literacy rate is 99%. Roman Catholicism is the official religion, with freedom of other religions guaranteed by the constitution.
Culture
Main article: Culture of Monaco
- List of famous Monegasque people
- Music of Monaco
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Monaco
- Transportation in Monaco
- Military of Monaco
- Foreign relations of Monaco
- Grand Prix of Monaco
- Monte Carlo Rally
External link
- www.gouv.mc - Official governmental portal.
- In the house of Grimaldi
Countries of the world | Europe Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Monaco."
(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
Railways:
total: 1.7 km
standard gauge: 1.7 km 1.435-m gaugeHighways:
total: 50 km
paved: 50 km
unpaved: 0 km (1996 est.)Ports and harbors: Monaco
Merchant marine: none (1999 est.)
Airports: linked to airport in Nice, France, by helicopter service
Heliports: 1 (shuttle service between the international airport at Nice, France, and Monaco's heliport at Fontvieille)
- See also : Monaco
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Transportation in Monaco."
Synonym: MonacoSynonym: Principality of Monaco (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Monaco |
| English words defined with "Monaco": Grace Kelly, Grace Patricia Kelly ♦ Kelly ♦ Monacan, Monaco-Ville, Monegasque, Monte Carlo ♦ Princess Grace of Monaco. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "Monaco": arc minute ♦ local mean time ♦ nodal point ♦ occulting quick flashing light ♦ plumb line direction, predicting machine ♦ Rabagas. (references) |
| Non-English Usage: "Monaco" is also a word in the following languages with English translations in parentheses. Dutch (Monaco), French (Monaco), German (Monaco, Monaco (mc)), Italian (monk, Munich). |
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Screenplays | Mom says, if Heaven's where you go if you're good while you're on Earth, then Monaco is where you go if you're good while you're in Heaven (American Dreams; writing credit: Jon Harmon Feldman; Michael Foley) | |
Lyrics | It ain't Monaco ((It's Just) The Way That You Love Me; performing artist: Paula Abdul) | |
Movie/TV Titles | S.A.S. ou P.-D.G. Rainier de Monaco (1974) A Look at Monaco (1963) Il Monaco di Monza (1963) Glück und Liebe in Monaco (1959) The Wedding in Monaco (1956) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | OCEANOGRAPHER hosting Princess Grace of Monaco Captain Arthur Wardwell to her left Inport at Monaco on first leg of around the world expedition OCEANOGRAPHER around the world cruise. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection. |  | Figure 26. Effects of pressure on different types of hollow tubes as studied by John Young Buchanan, both during his experiences on the CHALLENGER expedition and with Prince Albert I of Monaco on the PRINCESS ALICE II in 1902. Buchanan published his study of hyperpressure effects in 1903. The brass tube, copper sphere, and debris from a Portier and Richard bottle were all studied in 1902. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
 | Figure 41. Aneroid barometer with register built by the firm of Richard Brothers. This model was meant for use on vessels. This particular instrument was used by Prince Albert I of Monaco on board the PRINCESS ALICE and PRINCESS ALICE II between 1892 and 1899. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |  | Figure 5 - Net of M. Chun modified during the third campaign of the HIRONDELLE in 1887. Plate G. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
 | Positions of errant mines that broke away from moorings during the First World War and recovered in the North Atlantic between November 7, 1918, and February 9 , 1920. The apparent positions and motions of these mines conform to the model of circulation formulated by Prince Albert I of Monaco. Plate H. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |  | Nets for trawling in surface waters and for trawling in deep water and over the bottom. Note the "tangles" with all of the marine life caught up in them. Apparatus, Plate I. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
 | Lock sounder of the HIRONDELLE. Figure 1 is a view as it makes contact with the bottom. Figure 2 shows the sounding tube sampler returning to the surface after jettisoning its weights. Plate II, left side. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |  | Polyhedral fish trap system with recovery buoy in upper left. Height, 1.46 meters; width, 0.83 meters; length, 1.74 meters. Plate II, figure 5. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
 | The HIRONDELLE II. Plate III, figure 13. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |  | PRINCESS ALICE sounding machine. The mechanic Le Tac is behind the sounding wire reel. Dr. Richard looks at the counter which registers the depth reached. Plate I print 13. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 89. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now. |
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| "Monaco" by Jorge Gamito Commentary: "No casinos, no expensive cars, no pretty girls, no F1 racing, ... Monaco is more than that!." | "Monaco" by Michele Gatti Commentary: "Bmw Munch Hause." |
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Treaty of Versailles | 1919 | The High Contracting Parties declare and place on record that they have taken note of the Treaty signed by the Government of the French Republic on July 17, 1918, with His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco defining the relations between France and the Principality ARTICLE 437. (reference) |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Business | Concell's hub is in Monaco with uplink services provided by Mednet. (references) | |
Economic History | Monaco | There is no commercial agriculture in Monaco. (references) |
Monaco | The International Hydrographic Bureau (IHB)is headquartered in Monaco. (references) | |
Monaco | Monaco imports and exports products and services from all over the world. (references) | |
Political Economy | Monaco | Monaco is a constitutional monarchy in which the sovereign Prince plays a leading role in governing the country. (references) |
Political Rights | Monaco | The Mayor of Monaco, one member of the Crown Council, four members of the National Council, and four members of the Economic Council are women. (references) |
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Dominick Dunne | In Monaco, in a penthouse in Monte Carlo over the bank that Mr. Safra had owned and had just sold just before his death. And it's a fascinating case. The American nurse has now been in the Monaco prison for about two and a half years. |
Prince Albert of Monaco | Yeah. I used to play in my youth. I used to play for AS Monaco, for the, you know, Monaco football team. |
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| "Monaco" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Monaco" is used about 221 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 100% | 221 | 20,297 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "Monaco" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Monaco | Last name | 3,000 | 4,625 |
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| Country | Name |
| USA | Monaco Coach Corpn |
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Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.
Expressions using "Monaco": princess Grace of Monaco ♦ principality of Monaco. Additional references. | |
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Beginning with "Monaco": monaco-based, Monaco-Ville. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day | Expression | Frequency per Day |
monaco | 1,970 | dodge monaco | 46 |
kelly monaco | 1,597 | dc hotel monaco washington | 38 |
monte carlo monaco | 794 | tony monaco | 37 |
hotel of monaco | 730 | susana monaco | 36 |
club monaco | 579 | kelly monaco picture | 36 |
monaco grand prix | 255 | tag heuer monaco | 34 |
hotel monaco chicago | 150 | kelly monaco gallery | 33 |
kelly marie monaco | 147 | kelly monaco pic | 33 |
monaco motor home | 142 | charlotte monaco | 32 |
monaco coach | 113 | charlotte monaco princess | 29 |
hotel monaco new orleans | 107 | family monaco royal | 29 |
kelly monaco nude | 102 | monaco hotel | 28 |
hotel monaco san francisco | 99 | hotel monaco salt lake city | 27 |
monaco rv | 91 | monaco picture | 26 |
hotel monaco denver | 90 | gp monaco | 26 |
hotel monaco seattle | 82 | monaco princess grace | 26 |
monaco map | 72 | monaco princess stephanie | 25 |
albert monaco prince | 64 | f1 monaco | 25 |
princess caroline of monaco | 60 | monaco princess | 24 |
as monaco | 49 | columbus hotel monaco | 24 |
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| Language | Translations for "Monaco"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Chinese | 摩纳哥. (various references) | |
Danish | Monaco (Principality of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco), MC (Principality of Monaco), fyrstendoemmet Monaco (The Principality of Monaco), Fyrstendømmet Monaco (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Dutch | Monaco (Principality of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Esperanto | Monako. (various references) | |
Finnish | Monacon ruhtinaskunta (Principality of Monaco), Monaco (Principality of Monaco), MC (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
French | Monaco (Principality of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
German | Monaco (Monaco (mc)). (various references) | |
Greek | MC (Principality of Monaco), όονακό, Μονακό (Principality of Monaco), Πριγκιπάτο του Μονακό (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Irish | Monacó. (various references) | |
Italian | Monaco (monk, Munich), MCO (Principality of Monaco), MC (Continuous Miner, current month, Principality of Monaco), Principato di Monaco (Principality of Monaco, The Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Korean | 모나코. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | onacomay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | MC (Microcomputer, Principality of Monaco), Mónaco (Principality of Monaco), Principado do Mónaco (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Russian | Монако, монако. (various references) | |
Spanish | Mónaco (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Swedish | Monaco (Principality of Monaco), MC (Principality of Monaco), Furstendömet Monaco (Principality of Monaco). (various references) | |
Ukrainian | Монако. (various references) | |
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Misspellings | |
"Monaco" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Aonack, Bonacci, Bonicco, Manacca, manacor, Manaso, Mannucci, Menasco, Minack, Miyakou, Mohato, Molacek, Monacco, Monance, Moncloa, Monjack, Monoco, Motaki, Mubako, Muyabo, Nonaka, Oneko. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-c-m-n-o-o" | |
-1 letter: macon. | |
-2 letters: coma, coon, mano, moan, mono, moon, noma. | |
-3 letters: cam, can, con, coo, mac, man, moa, moc, mon, moo, nam, nom, noo, oca. | |
-4 letters: am, an, ma, mo, na, no, om, on. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-c-m-n-o-o" | |
+2 letters: acromion, coenamor, colorman, commando, crampoon, macaroon, monoacid, monocarp, monocrat, mooncalf. | |
+3 letters: acromions, aeronomic, agronomic, autonomic, cacodemon, coenamors, cognomina, commandos, commonage, companion, condyloma, conformal, cormorant, cosmonaut, crampoons, macaroons, monadnock, monatomic, monoacids, monobasic, monocarps, monocracy, monocrats, monocular, monodical, monogamic, moonfaced, moonscape, nonatomic, noncombat, onomastic, schoolman, taxonomic. | |
+4 letters: actomyosin, ascogonium, astronomic, cacodemons, chromonema, chronogram, cochampion, codominant, coenamored, cognominal, commandoes, commonages, commonalty, commonweal, compaction, companions, comparison, compassion, condylomas, cormorants, coromandel, cosmonauts, craniotomy, economical, iconoclasm, mastodonic, microtonal, monadnocks, monoacidic, monocarpic, monochasia, monoclonal, monocratic, monoculars, monomaniac, mooncalves, moonscapes, mycetozoan, nosocomial, onomastics, taphonomic. | |
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