Monaco is a tiny principality found on the Riviera between France and Italy. French is its official language and the French Franc is its currency.
Monaco has a high elevation and offers spectacular views.
| It is best known for the city of Monte Carlo with its casino. |
Monaco is a beautiful resort area for wealthy and famous people. | |
| Across from the casino is a garden with an exhibit of American sculpture. |
Prince Ranier III is the reigning monarch. He was married to an American actress named Grace Kelly, who then became Princess Grace. She was killed in a tragic automobile accident in 1982. Fresh flowers are still placed on her grave inside the cathedral.
Monaco is a lovely old city with narrow streets. | |
| Beautiful flowers such as this bougainvilla grow in the warm climate. |
There is a well-known Oceanographic Institute that was formerly headed by Jacques Cousteau.
Outside is a Yellow Submarine and an Octopus' Garden.
| Monaco has a marina with many luxurious yachts. There are plans to widen the harbor to enable more cruise ships to dock here. |