Is Monaco not part of France? When did Monaco became a country?

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea.

Monaco is bordered by France to the north, east and west.

Monaco is home to 38,682 residents, of whom 9,486 are Monégasque nationals and it is widely recognised as one of the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world.

The official language of the principality is French. In addition, Monégasque (a dialect of Ligurian), Italian and English are spoken and understood by many residents.

With an area of 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi), Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City.

Monaco is governed under a form of constitutional monarchy, with Prince Albert II as head of state, who wields immense political power despite his constitutional status.

Is Monaco not part of France?

Monaco is bordered by France to the north, east and west.

However, in 2002, a new treaty between France and Monaco specified that, should there be no heirs to carry on the Grimaldi dynasty, the principality would still remain an independent nation rather than revert to France.

Monaco’s military defence, however, is still the responsibility of France.

When did Monaco became a country?

Monaco became a country on January 8, 1297.