As a stamp collector in my childhood, I learned a tremendous amount about geography. I also learned of the existence of countries that many had never heard of.
One of these nations is the principality of Monaco. Many are aware that actress Grace Kelly became a royal by marrying Prince Ranier. However, not so many know that the nation the Prince ruled was Monaco.
The nation is a square mile in size. What it lacks in real estate, it makes up for in wealth. The district of Monte Carlo is here, with its casinos taking in untold millions of dollars, euros, pounds, and yen.
The diminutive nation also boasts a history stretching back nearly a millennium.
Today’s FamilyFirst site may well be the first one you’ve visited with an extension of mc. It’s called Monaco Online.
Read all about what’s going on in Monaco. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Monaco Grand Prix, a highlight of European auto racing. But are you aware of the Primo Cup, given for sailing? Or the International Fencing Tournament?
Indeed, there are many high-end forms of entertainment in the wealthy principality. Take in an evening at the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. Or perhaps you would prefer The Monte Carlo Ballet. The Monte Carlo Opera is another can’t-miss for the cultured set.
Surprisingly (to me), I also learned that Monaco has a rich scientific history, and continues to make advances in oceanography, anthropology, and nuclear energy.
So enjoy seeing a nation that you may have never heard of. The internet makes it easy.
http://www.monaco.mc/
