[mon-uh-koh, muh-nah-koh; Fr. maw-na-kaw; It. maw-nah-kaw] 
| 1. | a principality on the Mediterranean coast, bordering SE France. 31,892; 1/2 sq. mi. (1.3 sq. km). |
| 2. | the capital of this principality. 1685. |
Mon·a·co (mŏn'ə-kō', mə-nä'kō)  (click for larger image in new window) A principality on the Mediterranean Sea consisting of an enclave in southeast France. Probably settled by Phoenicians, it has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. At various times Monaco was under the protection of Spain, Sardinia, and France but regained its sovereignty in 1861. The village of Monaco, or Monaco-Ville, is the capital. Population: 32,700. Mon'a·can adj. & n. |
Constitutional monarchy on the French Riviera.
Note: Its casino at Monte Carlo, luxury hotels, and spectacular scenery make Monaco a popular resort.
Note: The American actress Grace Kelly married Monaco's ruler, Prince Rainier III, in 1956. Princess Grace died in 1982.
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