Monaco is the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world. It spreads on an area of 1.96 square kilometres (0.75 square miles), and is bordered by France on all sides. Monaco is a major tourist destination and the most important source of income for the principality is the tourist industry and the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Monaco has been a constitutional monarchy since 1911 and the Prince of Monaco is the Head of State. Monaco is also known as a tax heaven; there is no personal income tax and most of its residents are millionaires and very wealthy people. It is divided into 10 wards - The Rock of Monaco – Where is the Palace of the Prince of Monaco, Monte Carlo –residential area with the Monte Carlo Casino, La Condamine (The Port of Monaco) and Fontvieill. The remaining wards were subsequently added by dividing the 4 major wards.

Monte Carlo Monte Carlo is the most densely populated residential area in Monaco.