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Scenic jewel of Cote d\u2019Azur and one of the smallest city-states in the world, famous set for James Bond movies and an epic meeting point of high-class yachts, celebrity hot spot and a legendary Formula-1 location\u2026 That\u2019s right, it\u2019s Monaco, baby! 11 facts about this dreamy coastline heaven coming your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The national flag of Monaco is almost identical to the flag of Indonesia. Both being horizontal biocolor of red and white, with Indonesian flag just being longer, that\u2019s all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizens of Monaco are not allowed to enter country\u2019s casinos. Even though city-state is one the world\u2019s premier gambling destinations with its infamous Monte Carlo Casino, government recognizing the ill effects of gambling forbids its citizens inside such venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaco\u2019s population is only 38,000, while its national police force consists of 515 members, making it a country with one of the largest police departments per area and per-capita in the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaco has the highest concentration of millionaires in Europe. One billionaire for every 12,600 residents, to be more specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no income tax and no corporation tax for business in Monaco – a real tax haven, hence the previous point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of Hollywood movies were and are shot in Monaco. Well-known casinos, as well as fancy restaurants and splendid panoramas became sets for many movies, including notorious James Bond franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaco offers the biggest display of in-water yachts In Europe. Annual Yacht Show takes place in Port Hercules and attracts over 120 yachts every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread on the area of only 2 sq.km, Monaco is the world\u2019s second smallest country after the Vatican City (0,44 sq.km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also the most densely populated country in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Native Monaco citizens are called Mon\u00e9gasques and they are actually a minority among other nations living in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaco is a proud host of the world\u2019s most famous car race – Formula-1 Grand Prix – held every year at Circuit de Monaco. First race took place almost 100 years ago, in 1929.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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