Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo | |
|---|---|
Quarter and Ward of Monaco | |
Monte Carlo in Monaco (Ward shown) | |
Monte Carlo Location in relation to France | |
| Coordinates: 43°44′23″N 7°25′38″E / 43.73972°N 7.42722°E | |
| Country | Monaco |
| Government | |
| • Type | Principality |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 0.61 km2 (.234 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Quarter and Ward of Monaco | 15,200 (in the quarter) 3,500 (in the ward) |
| Postcode | 98000 |
Monte Carlo is the largest quarter in Monaco. Its area is 0.61 square kilometres (0.24 sq mi), and around four hundred people live there.
Overview
Monte Carlo is also the centre of gambling, politics, fireworks and culture. Monte Carlo has a lot of casinos, hotels and historical buildings.
Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. Within the casino complex is the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and ballet house, and the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo.
References
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