• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
ask Dr Zag

ask Dr Zag

Questions & Facts

  • Local questions
  • Topics
  • Ask
  • Reset location
  • Monaco

Is Monaco a separate country?

Last updated January 31, 2021 by ZagBot Comment

As a constitutional monarchy ruled by the Grimaldi dynasty, Monaco is a country in its own right and independent from France, although both countries have a special relationship.

A July 1918 treaty, incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles, provides for limited French protection over the Principality of Monaco, establishing a policy alignment with French political, military, and economic interests, while maintaining independent sovereignty. A new treaty between the countries in 2002 clarified that in the absence of Grimaldi heirs to carry on the dynasty, Monaco would remain an independent nation, rather than be annexed by France.

While Monaco is not a member of the European Union, its relationship with France means that its borders and customs territory are treated as being part of France, and as such it is a member of the Schengen area and is officially permitted to use the euro as its currency and mint its own euro coins.

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Select a rating

Primary Sidebar

Monaco-Ville
Monaco
Monaco
98000
Monaco

No Records Found

Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.

Google Map Not Loaded

Sorry, unable to load Google Maps API.

  • La Condamine

Footer

About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • FAQ
FAQ
  • Login
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy policy
  • Community guidelines

Copyright © 2023 Petryal

  • Terms and Conditions
Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!