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evokes a magical world, a dream realm between mountain and
sea. The mild climate, the enchanting setting, the whirlwind
of culture and sports, the ease of access, and the security
are the principal qualities which make Monaco a prestigious
destination for an unforgettable event.
With a capacity of more than 2,200 rooms, the Principality
of Monaco has hotel facilities to meet every need and
every budget.
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The
population of the Principality consists of 29, 972 inhabitants,
5, 070 of whom are Monégasques, 12, 047 French and
5, 000 Italian (according to the last official census in 1990).
Its
surface area is 195 hectares, of which nearly 40 were recovered
from the sea during the course of the last twenty years. It
lies in a narrow coastal strip which sometimes rises vertically
upwards with its highest point at 163 meters.
Its
width varies between 1050 meters and a mere 350 meters. Its
coastline is 4100 meters long.
In
1997, Monaco was dressed up to the nines for the 700th anniversary
of the Grimaldi Family Dynasty.
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