Trivia in Monaco
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Horizontal bicolor flag with red upper and white lower bands
Emblem: Princely coat of arms with Grimaldi family's red and white diamond pattern shield supported by two monks
Trivia & facts
- Monégasque nationals comprise only about 32% of residents
- One of the world's lowest police-to-resident ratios
- Absence of income tax attracts wealthy individuals worldwide
- Only UN member state without an airport
- Approximately 20% of territory is land reclamation
- Monte Carlo Casino revenue now represents less than 5% of state income
- One of the world's highest life expectancies
- Though not an EU member, Monaco mints uniquely designed euro coins
- 2023 real estate prices around €100,000 per m² are world's highest
- Joined UN in 1993, Council of Europe in 2004