Located in the heart of Europe, the Principality welcomes visitors and encourages new residents to feel at home in this privileged community. Ideally situated approximately 30 minutes from the Nice airport by car, or 10 minutes by helicopter (via the Monaco Heliport), Monaco offers an ideal location.

One hundred twenty five different nationalities make up the Monaco community. Of the some estimated 35,000 residents, approximately 8,000 are Monegasques, 10,000 are French and 7,000 are Italians (source: 2008 census). Other main nationalities, in decreasing order are: British, Swiss, German, Belgian, Portuguese, Dutch and American.

Climate

With mild winters and sunny summers, the climate year round benefits from an ideal geographical location. The average temperature is 16°C, with 60 days of rainfall per year and an average of 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Language

The official language is French, although Italian and English are widely spoken. The traditional Monegasque language, "le Monegù," is spoken amongst elders and is taught in all local schools.

Currency

The currency is Euros.