Monaco

The Principality of Monaco or Monaco (French: Principauté de Monaco or Monaco; Monegasque: Munegu or Principatu de Munegu) is a city state and the second-smallest country in the world (after the Vatican City), wedged in between the Mediterranean Sea and France along the French Riviera or Côte d'Azur (The Blue Coast). Consisting mostly of just the old town of Monaco and later built-up areas, it is also the most densely populated independent country in the world1. It is one of the European microstates.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Monaco

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Monaco has been governed as a constitutional monarchy since 1911, with the Prince as head of state. The executive branch consists of a Minister of State (the head of government), who presides over a four-member Council of Government (the cabinet). The Minister of State is a French citizen appointed by the Prince from among candidates proposed by the French Government. Under the 1962 constitution, the Prince shares his power with the unicameral National Council (parliament). The 24 members of this legislative body are elected from lists by universal suffrage for 5-year terms.

Related Topics:
Constitutional monarchy - 1911 - Head of state - Executive branch - Head of government - Cabinet - 1962 - Constitution - Unicameral - Legislative - Suffrage

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The principality's local affairs are directed by the Communal Council, which consists of 15 elected members and is presided over by the Mayor.

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