Monaco

microstate · French Riviera · densely populated · luxury

Incredibly tiny country. Monaco is smaller than 2 square kilometers, making it the second smallest country in the world after Vatican City. You could walk across it in less than an hour!

Most crowded place. With nearly 40,000 people crammed into such a small space, Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world. That means there are way more people per block than almost anywhere else.

Shortest coastline. Monaco has the shortest coastline of any non-landlocked country at just 3.83 kilometers. Despite being on the Mediterranean Sea, it barely touches the water!

Multiple languages spoken. While French is the official language, people in Monaco also speak Italian and Monégasque, which is a special local language unique to the region.

Famous for being fancy. Monaco is known as a glamorous, wealthy destination on the French Riviera, where you'll find luxury yachts, fancy casinos, and expensive homes.