Monaco is a tiny almost entirely urban country in Western Europe. It is located along the Mediterranean Sea in the midst of the French resort area of the Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera. The city of Nice, lies 9 miles to the west, the Italian border 5 miles to the east.

Monaco’s chief industry is tourism, and its facilities make it one of Europe’s most luxurious resorts with its beaches, boating facilities, international sports-car races, and its world-famous Casino.