Monte Carlo facts for kids
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Monte Carlo
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Quarter and Ward of Monaco
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Monte Carlo in Monaco (Ward shown)
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Country | Monaco |
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• Type | Principality |
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• Urban | 0.61 km2 (.234 sq mi) |
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• Quarter and Ward of Monaco | 15,200 (in the quarter) 3,500 (in the ward) |
Postcode |
98000
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Monte Carlo is the largest city in Monaco. Its area is 5 square km, and around four hundred people live there.
Monte Carlo is also the centre of gambling, politics, fireworks and culture. Monte Carlo has a lot of casinos, hotels and historical buildings.
Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. Within the casino complex is the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, an opera and ballet house, and the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo.
Images for kids
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Entrance to the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo
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Panorama of La Condamine and Monte Carlo from the lookout near the Prince's Palace of Monaco in Monaco-Ville.
See also
In Spanish: Montecarlo para niños
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