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Monte Carlo

Coordinates: 43°44′23″N 7°25′38″E / 43.73972°N 7.42722°E / 43.73972; 7.42722
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Monte Carlo
Quarter and Ward of Monaco
Monte Carlo in Monaco (Ward shown)
Monte Carlo in Monaco (Ward shown)
Monte Carlo is located in France
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Location in relation to France
Coordinates: 43°44′23″N 7°25′38″E / 43.73972°N 7.42722°E / 43.73972; 7.42722
Country Monaco
Government
 • TypePrincipality
Area
 • Urban
0.61 km2 (.234 sq mi)
Population
 • Quarter and Ward of Monaco15,200 (in the quarter)
 3,500 (in the ward)
Postcode
98000

Monte Carlo is the largest quarter in Monaco. Its area is 0.61 square kilometres (0.24 sq mi), and around four hundred people live there.

Monte Carlo is also the centre of gambling, politics, fireworks and culture. Monte Carlo has a lot of casinos, hotels and historical buildings.

Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. Within the casino complex is the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and ballet house, and the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo.

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