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Monaco

Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the world. Monaco boasts the world's highest GDP nominal per capita at $151,630...

Timeline of Events

1297

1.8.1297

Monaco gains its independence.

1814

5.17.1814

Occupation of Monaco changes from French to Austrian.

1949

5.9.1949

Rainier III of Monaco becomes Prince of Monaco.

1962

12.7.1962

Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his power to advisory and legislative councils.

1993

5.28.1993

Eritrea and Monaco join the United Nations.