Although less than two square kilometres in size, Monaco’s unique combination of business and culture has made it an economic engine in the Mediterranean and a global tourist hotspot.

For businesses, Monaco’s small size means it is easier for investors to find out exactly who to talk to in government about their future projects, and the government is able to to make quick decisions.

A constitutional monarchy since 1911, Monaco has been an independent state for hundreds of years and political and economic stability that are the envy of the world, along with a climate that is open for investment. These conditions have built Monaco into the richest per capital country in the world, and a location blessed with a rich human history that dates more than 400,000 years.

Monaco’s attractive business and tax laws has meant that it is renowned as a playpen for the rich and famous, but its location on the French Riviera with easy transport routes from the rest of Europe means that the city attracts a diverse range of people throughout the year looking to take in its glitz and glamour.

Throughout the year, those who visit the city will have the opportunity to enjoy a wealth of exhibitions, concerts, and sporting events, including the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament. More permanent attractions include the grand Casino de Monte-Carlo often associated with James Bond, the world renowned Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium and the exotic gardens, the Jardin Exotique.

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