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==Geography of Monaco== | ==Geography of Monaco== | ||
Monaco is located towards the western part of Europe, and covers an area of 485 acres of land. Monaco geography shows that Monaco is a coastal strip of land with certain areas having a higher elevation than the others. | |||
The highest point in Monaco lies at an elevation of 206 feet. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Monaco is 43° 44' North and 7° 24' East. Overall Monaco geography is characterized by the presence of hilly, rugged terrain. | |||
The climate of Monaco is one of the major aspects of the geography of Monaco. Climatically, Monaco weather exhibits a Mediterranean type of climate with mild winters that are wet and hot dry summers. Therefore, Monaco has a pleasant climate with absence of extreme types of temperature. | |||
Since Monaco borders the Mediterranean sea, the geography of Monaco features a range of flora and fauna that is typical of the Mediterranean lands. The vegetation and natural habitat of Monaco are greatly influenced by the sea conditions. Palms, aloes, carobs are some of the major species of plants found in Monaco. Besides, a few shrubs and flowers are also found in Monaco. | |||
**This small country is 0.8 square miles (1.95 square kilometers) in size, or approximately the same size as Central Park in New York City. It is the smallest state in the world after Vatican City. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is surrounded by France on three sides. Nice, France, is the nearest large city at a distance of 11 miles (18 kilometers). Monaco is rocky and situated on steep hills that drop off into the Mediterranean. Part of the Côte d'Azur, Monaco's terrain and geography are typical of the northwestern area of the Mediterranean. The climate is mild year-round, with an average low temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) and an average maximum high of 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius). Monaco is divided into four neighborhoods: Monaco-Ville, the old original city, which is on a rocky promontory extending into the sea; La Condamine, along the port; Monte-Carlo, the main resort, residential and tourist area; and Fontvieille, a newly constructed area on land reclaimed from the sea. | |||
==Demography of Monaco== | ==Demography of Monaco== | ||