The most Important Facts about Monaco

Monaco is the 2nd smallest country in the world, a “microstate” (or city-state) of only 2 sq km. Owing to its size, it is also the most densely populated country in the world. In order to house its residents, it has expanded into the sea several times over the years. The largest of these reclaimed land areas is the Fontvieille neighbourhood (photo below) completely built on landfill in the 1970s. There is currently another huge offshore urban extension being built. This will expand the country by six hectares. You can see a map of how the country has grown here.

November 17, 2021 | 6:19 pm