History UsefulNotes / Monaco

Home to an ancient fortress, the Monaco area became a colony of Genoa in the early 13th century. In 1297, Francesco Grimaldi (''il Malizia'', [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast "the malicious one"]]) arrived from Genoa dressed like a monk, with a group of men also wearing monk outfits. Welcomed to the fortress as guests, Grimaldi and his "monks" instead seized the fortress. He was kicked out a few years later, leading to an almost century-long struggle between the Grimaldi family and the Genoese, which played out among larger battles between Genoa and other Mediterranean alliances. Finally the Grimaldis purchased the land in 1419 and set up the current state, though the next few centuries saw Monaco bounce between independence and being protectorates of their neighbors.

A constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign Prince, Albert II, still has veto power, preventing it from being considered a full democracy. Albert II, who took over from his father, Rainier III, upon his death in 2005, is most notable for being the son of Creator/GraceKelly, who became Princess Grace. He has been married to South African Charlene Wittstock since June 2011, and has twin children by her (born December 10, 2014)—Princess Gabriella, older by two minutes, and Hereditary Prince Jacques, now his heir apparent. Albert already had two illegitimate children: Jasmine Grace (mother: actress Tamara Rotolo) and Alexandre Coste (mother: Nicole Coste). He has two sisters: [[TheDutifulSon Princess Caroline]], heir presumptive to the Monegasque throne until being superseded by the births of Albert and Charlene's twins, and [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Stéphanie.]]

* Videogame/TheKingOfFighters 1997 iteration features a stage set on the famous Fairmont hairpin in Monaco during the grand prix, complete with stands of cheering crowds, the elaborately-carved steps up to the casino district, and a yacht-filled ''Port Hercule'' in the background.

Population is about 32,000. Most which are foreigners in the million/billionaire's club, as the country is a notable (or notorious, depends on who you talk to) tax haven. The native Monegasque are actually a minority in their own country, numbering only around 8,000 or so. These "subjects of the Prince" are protected by Prince Albert and are allocated, should they need it, with rent-controlled accommodation and employment in a country that most ordinary working people could only dream of living in. Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world, as well as having the highest per capita police force (1 officer per 62 people) and virtually no crime. Per an agreement with France, Monaco cannot cross into French territory in order to expand, but as compensation, their defense is fully provided by the French Armed Forces if war ever comes to the Principality.

* The Monte Carlo is briefly visited in ''VideoGame/IndianaJonesAndTheFateOfAtlantis''.

Monaco, officially known as the Prinicipality of Monaco ('''French:''' ''Principauté de Monaco''; '''Monégasque:''' ''Principatu de Múnegu''; '''Italian:''' ''Principato di Monaco''; '''Occitan:''' ''Principat de Mónegue''), is a 500-acre Western European city-state located in southeastern France (which borders it in three sides) and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Italy isn't far away. Other than The Vatican and San Marino, it is the smallest independent nation on Earth.

* The ''VideoGame/GranTurismo'' series had Monaco as its second real life track after California's Laguna Seca and the last one introduced before ''4'' made them commonplace in the series. Due to it being the only regular Formula One track in any of the first three games, Polyphony did not seek the rights to use any of the common names for the race, instead calling it Cote d'Azur. While later tracks would all use their real names, Cote d'Azur was grandfathered in when kept in later games.

Monaco uses the euro as its currency. Like it has a choice.

Monaco is particularly well known for its role in the UsefulNotes/FormulaOne Grand Prix series, with the Monaco Grand Prix actually occurring on the streets of the city. Despite the rich history of the race, the prestige of having the trophy presented by the Prince himself, and the challenge it presents for drivers as they let loose on a tight, twisting, intimate track, the race also has its fair share of negatives. The 'extremely' narrow track prevents any true overtaking (meaning most of the time, the person in pole position is essentially doing time trials by Lap 30), the crowd and building's proximity to the track can make even so much a 'scrape' to a car can throw the Crew Chief's into panic, and with the addition of several new street circuits in the US, Asia, and Europe itself have made both Monaco lose its distinction and Formula One contemplate keeping it on the calendar.

Monaco is particularly well known for its role in the UsefulNotes/FormulaOne Grand Prix series, with the Monaco Grand Prix actually occurring on the streets of the city. Despite the rich history of the race, the prestige of having the trophy presented by the Prince himself, and the challenge it presents for drivers as they let loose on a tight, twisting, intimate track, the race also has its fair share of negatives. The 'extremely' narrow track prevents any true overtaking (meaning most of the time, the person in pole position is essentially doing time trials by Lap 30), the crowd and building's proximity to the track can make even so much a 'scrape' to a car can throw the Crew Chief's into panic, and with the addition of several new street circuits in the US, Asia, and Europe itself have made both Monaco loose its distinction and Formula One contemplate keeping it on the calendar.

Monaco, officially known as the Prinicipality of Monaco ('''French:''' ''Principauté de Monaco''; '''Monégasque:''' ''Principatu de Múnegu''; '''Italian:''' ''Principato di Monaco''; '''Occitan:''' ''Principat de Mónegue''), is a tiny Western European city-state located to the south-east of France (which borders it in three sides) and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Italy isn't far away. Other than The Vatican, it is the smallest independent nation on Earth.

A constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign Prince, Albert II, still has veto power, preventing it from being considered a full democracy. Albert II, who took over from Rainier III on his death in 2005, is most notable for being the son of Creator/GraceKelly, who became Princess Grace. He has been married to South African Charlene Wittstock since June 2011, and has twin children by her (born December 10, 2014)—Princess Gabriella, older by two minutes, and Hereditary Prince Jacques, now his heir apparent. Albert already had two illegitimate children: Jasmine Grace (mother: actress Tamara Rotolo) and Alexandre Coste (mother: Nicole Coste). He has two sisters: [[TheDutifulSon Princess Caroline]], heir presumptive to the Monegasque throne until being superseded by the births of Albert and Charlene's twins, and [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Stéphanie.]]

Population about 32,000, most of these are rich foreigners, as the place is a notable tax haven. The native Monegasque are actually a minority in their own country, numbering around 8,000 or so. These "subjects of the Prince" are protected by Prince Albert personally and are allocated, should they need it, with rent-controlled accomodation and employment in a country that most ordinary working people could not possibly afford to live in. Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world, as well as having the highest per capita police force (1 officer per 62 people) and virtually no crime. Most of the defence is provided by France.

Monaco uses the euro as its currency. It's not like it has a lot of choice.

Monaco is particularly well known for its role in the UsefulNotes/FormulaOne Grand Prix series, with the Monaco Grand Prix actually occurring on the streets of the city.

Monaco, officially known as the Prinicipality of Monaco ('''French:''' ''Principauté de Monaco''; '''Monégasque:''' ''Principatu de Múnegu''; '''Italian:''' ''Principato di Monaco''; '''Occitan:''' ''Principat de Mónegue''), is a small Western European city-state located to the south-east of France (which borders it in three sides) and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Italy isn't far away.

[[caption-width-right:330:[[Main/SarahPalin I can see France from my house!]] [[note]][[RunningGag And Italy!]][[/note]]]]

Monaco, officially known as the Prinicipality of Monaco ('''French:''' ''Principauté de Monaco''; '''Monégasque:''' ''Principatu de Múnegu''; '''Italian:''' ''Principato di Monaco''; '''Occitan:''' ''Principat de Mónegue''), is a small city-state located to the south-east of France (which borders it in three sides) and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Italy isn't far away.

* The ''VideoGame/GranTurismo'' series had Monaco, under the name Cote d'Azur, as its second real life track after California's Laguna Seca and the last one introduced before ''4'' made them commonplace in the series.

Population about 32,000, most of these are rich foreigners, as the place is a notable tax haven. It is the most densely populated country in the world, as well as having the highest per capita police force. Most of the defence is provided by France.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'', Lili, a [[DanceBattler ballet-dancing]] RichBitch who is addicted to combat

A constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign Prince, Albert II, still has veto power, preventing it from being considered a full democracy. Albert II, who took over from Rainier III on his death in 2005, is most notable for being the son of Creator/GraceKelly, who became Princess Grace. He has been married to South African Charlene Wittstock in June 2011, and has twin children by her (born December 10, 2014)—Princess Gabriella, older by two minutes, and Hereditary Prince Jacques, now his heir apparent. Albert already had two illegitimate children: Jasmine Grace (mother: actress Tamara Rotolo) and Alexandre Coste (mother: Nicole Coste). He has two sisters: [[TheDutifulSon Princess Caroline]], heir presumptive to the Monegasque throne until being superseded by the births of Albert and Charlene's twins, and [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Stéphanie.]]

A constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign Prince, Albert II, still has veto power, preventing it from being considered a full democracy. Albert II, who took over from Rainier III on his death in 2005, is most notable for being the son of Creator/GraceKelly, who became Princess Grace. He has been married to South African Charlene Wittstock in June 2011, but already had two illegitimate children: Jasmine Grace (mother: actress Tamara Rotolo) and Alexandre Coste (mother: Nicole Coste). He has two sisters: [[TheDutifulSon Princess Caroline]], also heir apparent to the Monegasque throne, and [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Stéphanie.]]

Monaco is particularly well known for its role in the FormulaOne Grand Prix series, with the Monaco Grand Prix actually occurring on the streets of the city.

A constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign Prince, Albert II, still has veto power, preventing it from being considered a full democracy. Albert II, who took over from Rainier III on his death in 2005, is most notable for being the son of Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace. He has been married to South African Charlene Wittstock in June 2011, but already had two illegitimate children: Jasmine Grace (mother: actress Tamara Rotolo) and Alexandre Coste (mother: Nicole Coste). He has two sisters: [[TheDutifulSon Princess Caroline]], also heir apparent to the Monegasque throne, and [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Stéphanie.]]

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[[caption-width:330:[[Main/SarahPalin I can see France from my house!]] [[note]][[RunningGag And Italy!]][[/note]]]]

* An episode of ''WesternAnimation//{{Archer}}'' takes place here.

The Prinicipality of Monaco (''Principauté de Monaco'' in French) is a small city-state located to the south-east of France (which borders it in three sides) and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Italy isn't far away.

* In ''VideoGame/Tekken'', Lili, a [[DanceBattler ballet-dancing]] RichBitch who is addicted to combat

* In Manga/AxisPowersHetalia, Monaco's MoeAnthropomorphism is an elegant young woman with glasses and dark blond hair.

* [[{{Tekken}} Lili]], a [[DanceBattler ballet-dancing]] RichBitch who is addicted to combat

[[caption-width:330:[[Main/SarahPalin I can see France from my house!]] [[note]][[RunningGag And Italy!]][[/note]]