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The Unique History and Independence of Monaco
TLDR Monaco, the smallest and wealthiest principality in the world, has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has managed to maintain its independence into the 21st century. Ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century, Monaco regained its sovereignty in 1861 in exchange for giving up most of its territory to France. Despite its small size, Monaco boasts a high concentration of millionaires, the highest per capita GDP, and is one of the safest countries in the world.
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Monaco is the smallest and wealthiest principality in the world, located on the French Riviera.
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Monaco is a small principality that has managed to remain independent into the 21st century, similar to other European microstates, but with a unique story and history.
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Monaco's history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human habitation on the Rock of Monaco for at least 30,000 years, and it has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century.
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Monaco regained its independence and became a sovereign entity after the signing of the Franco-Monagas Treaty of 1861, in which France recognized Monaco's sovereignty in exchange for giving up 95% of its territory and receiving 4.1 million francs.
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Monaco is the smallest country in the world by area, with a population density of around 19,000 people per square kilometer, and there is currently a land reclamation project underway to create more space for development.
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Monaco has a high concentration of millionaires, the highest per capita GDP in the world, zero poverty rate, and is one of the safest countries with the highest life expectancy, but citizens are not allowed to gamble in the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
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The flag of Monaco is similar to the flag of Indonesia or the flag of Poland upside down, but Monaco's flag has different dimensions; if you want to visit Monaco, it's easily accessible by train from the south of France or northwest Italy.
