National Symbols of Monaco

Last updated on March 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Monaco is a country in Europe. The official name of Monaco is the Principality of Monaco. It shares borders with France. The people of Monaco are called Monacans. The country is situated in Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Monaco has also been influenced. The etymology of Monaco can be defined as; Monaco’s name comes from the nearby 6th-century BC Phocaean Greek colony.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Monaco include Monégasques, Italians, French, and Occitan.

Heli Air Monaco is the national airline of Monaco. The national colors of the country are red and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is MCO.

Monaco is known for its lavish wealth, casinos, and a human-made beach. The national dish of Monaco is Barbagiuan, and the national instrument of Monaco is Philomel.

The country has the time zone UTC+1 (CET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Monaco is divided into 10 quartiers, and the literacy rate in Monaco is 99%.

The country’s total area is 2.1 km² (0.81 sq mi), and the total population is 39,242. The country’s average elevation is 81 m (262 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Hilly, rugged, and rocky. The country’s usual climate is Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Monaco has 4.1 km of coastline.

The Euro serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for Monaco is .mc and the country code is +377.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. Nouveau Musée National de Monaco is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Monaco is men wearing knee pants, with a color full of sashes wrapped around their waist and strings tied around their necks. 19 November is designated as National Day. In Monaco, the majority of the population practices Christianity and Roman Catholicism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Monaco has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Monaco’s national animals are the Hedgehog, Rabbit, and Wood mouse. The national flower is Red Carnation, whereas the national tree of Monaco is the Carob tree, and the highest peak is Chemin des Révoires.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Monaco is Dames-blanches.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Monaco and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Monaco is Louis Notari.

François Grimaldi is the founder of Monaco. The country’s national anthem was written by Louis Notari, and composed by Charles Albrecht.

The country’s national hero is Honoré II.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Saint Nicholas Cathedral is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Monaco is a member of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and United Nations (UN). Monaco collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is ” For You” whereas, “Deo juvante – “With God’s help” is the official motto of the country.

Pierre Dartout (Minister of State) is the current Prime minister of Monaco.

Monaco has declared French as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Monoikos
Official name(s)	Principality of Monaco
Alternative name(s)	Principality of Monaco (official, English)
Regional location	Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy
Country name etymology	Monaco's name comes from the nearby 6th-century BC Phocaean Greek colony
Climate	Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
Terrain	Hilly, rugged, and rocky
Population	39,242
National Day	19 Nov 2005
Language(s)	French
Religion	Christianity, and Roman Catholicism
Country code	+377
Literacy rate	99%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Monaco
ISO	MCO
Domain(TLD)	.mc
Ethnicity	Monégasques, Italians, French, and Occitan
Head of government	Minister of State
Nationality	Monacan
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	2.1 km² (0.81 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+1 (CET)
Average elevation	81 m (262 ft)
Coastline	4.1 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers