| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | MCISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | MCOISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | MonacoGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | EuropeGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | MonacoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Principality of MonacoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | MonacoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., the name's origin is unclear; it could derive from the Greek term monoikos (solitary), the Ligurian word monegu (rock), or the Basque word muno (mountain)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Constitutional monarchyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1419 (beginning of permanent rule by the House of GRIMALDI)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | National Day (Saint Rainier's Day), 19 November (1857)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Pierre DARTOUT (Chief of State)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | EURISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | EuroISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 17ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Fontvieille / Jardin Exotique / La Colle / La Condamine / La Gare / La Source / Larvotto / Malbousquet / Monaco-Ville / Moneghetti / Monte-Carlo / Moulins / Port-Hercule / Saint-Roman / Sainte-Dévote / Spélugues / Vallon de la RousseISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | red and white lozenges (diamond shapes)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "A Marcia de Muneghu" (The March of Monaco); lyrics/music: Louis NOTARI/Charles ALBRECHT; history: music adopted 1867, lyrics adopted 1931; only the Monegasque lyrics are official; the French version is known as "Hymne Monegasque" (Monegasque Anthem); the words are usually only sung on official occasionsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Monaco; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen and father unknown; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., the name's origin is unclear; it could derive from the Greek term monoikos (solitary), the Ligurian word monegu (rock), or the Basque word muno (mountain)
description: two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white history: uses the colors of the ruling House of Grimaldi; colors have been in use since 1339, making it one of the world's oldest national flags
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
