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A hearty little pin-prick on France's Mediterranean coast, Monaco measures up to be less than 2 sq km. But, with its primary industry being tourism, this has proven to have hardly any effect on the hordes of tourists who charge to Monaco's beaches and cultured night life. Owing much of its fame to Monte Carlo's casino, Monaco is a place geared towards people with lots of cash to burn. Of course, if you're not one of those people, there's still a heck of a lot of fun to be had. The country enjoys prime summer weather year-round (it is estimated that only 65 days a year see poor weather), so settling down on the beach is the most obvious activity. Don't expect seclusion - Monaco is a place for those who like a crowd.
Monaco is completely surrounded by the country of France.
This stunning casino located in the Monte Carlo quarter is one the main tourist attractions in Monaco. The grand entrance and ballrooms can stun anyone. It is also the home to the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, which is an opera and ballet house. Remember to look at the gardens are back and take in the sea view. Every year this casino hosts the European Poker tour Grand Final. The minimum bets at most of the tables in this casino are very high, therefore it might be best to take in the views and not gamble. Citizens of Monaco are forbidden from entering the gaming rooms.
Some of the most wealthy people in the world go Monaco on vacation and many of them by boat. They come in amazing yachts that cost more them most people in the world will make in a lifetime. Take a look at these amazing boats and stunning ships for some great photos. If your lucky you might be able to talk your way aboard one of them!
Relax and enjoy the surf of some fun beaches. Although not cheap and laid back like the beaches of South East Asia these beaches are great in their own right. Hang out and enjoy the sun and bring your own water to save some money. Remember some of the beaches charge money to enter and some are private. Therefore look out for free beaches and use them.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the annual Formula One race held in Monaco. It has run since 1929 and is considered the most prestigious tracks on the Formula One circuit. The race snakes through Monaco and goes by many of the famous sights. The race is always in late May.
There are no regular scheduled international flights to and from Monaco and all travellers arrive by train or bus or probaby their private yaught. If you would like to arrive in classe in Monaco you can use Heli Air Monaco which has heli flights connecting Nice airport and Monaco Heliport and other connections are on request.
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