A small city-state surrounded by France and the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is the world’s most densely-populated country. Due to its status as a tax-haven many inhabitants are wealthy foreigners, with between just 15-20% of inhabitants Monaco nationals. The primary industry of Monaco is tourism, with Monaco’s famous casino, which opened in 1856, a major draw card.

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• Held annually since 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix is considered the most demanding and most prestigious for a formula 1 driver to win. Raced on the tight streets of Monaco with the harbour on one side, the Monaco Grand Prix is known to attract the world’s rich and famous as spectators.
• Walk along Avenue Saint-Martin and watch the rich and famous sail by in luxury yachts. This coastal avenue features some beautiful cliff-side gardens and the Saint Nicholas Cathedral where many of the ruling Grimaldi family have been buried.

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• Housing gambling facilities, an opera and ballet house, and the Grand Theatre of Monte Carlo, the Monte Carlo Casino is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Monaco.