In such cases it is the prime minister who holds the day-to-day powers of governance, while the King or Queen ( or other monarch, such as a Grand Duke, in the case of Luxembourg, or Prince in the case of Monaco and Liechtenstein ) retains only residual ( but not always minor ) powers.

The Monaco Grand Prix () is a Formula One motor race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco.

The race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco, with many elevation changes and tight corners as well as a tunnel, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One.

For example the temple of Heracles Monoikos ( i. e. the lone dweller ), built far from any nearby town upon a promontory in what is now the Côte d ' Azur, gave its name to the area's more recent name, Monaco.

Italian ( or lingua italiana ) is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia.

Italian is also spoken by a minority in Monaco and France ( especially in the southeast of the country and Corsica ).

Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country of Europe, after the Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino.

The term " municipality " is a generic term, and can describe any political jurisdiction from a sovereign state, such as the Principality of Monaco, or a small village, such as West Hampton Dunes, New York.

The early history of Monaco is primarily concerned with the protective and strategic value of the Rock of Monaco, the area's chief geological landmark, which served first as a shelter for ancient peoples and later as a fortress.

This article is about the demographic features of the population of Monaco, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

This is an overview of the economy of Monaco.

Monaco, situated on the French coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is a popular resort, attracting tourists to its casino and pleasant climate.

Monaco is noted for its activity in the field of marine sciences.

There is no commercial agriculture in Monaco due to being 100 % urban.

In 2000, the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering ( FATF ) stated: " The anti-money laundering system in Monaco is comprehensive.

Transport in Monaco, a European principality which is an enclave in southern France, includes transport by the following means.

There is a ferry service " Bateaubus " which operates between both sides of Monaco port.

A narrow gauge subway line is a perennial project in Monaco, which has not been built thus far.

There is no airport in the Principality of Monaco.

The Principality of Monaco, which is the world's second smallest nation ( after the Vatican City State ), has a very limited military capability, and would depend entirely upon its larger neighbour, France, for defence in the face of an aggressive world power.

The Minister of the Department of the Interior, is appointed by The Prince for one five year term, and is mainly responsible for both policing and military activity within Monaco.

The first Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco was an invitation only event, but not all of those invited decided to attend.

, he remains the only native of Monaco to have won the event.

In 1957, Brabham drove another mid-engined Cooper, again only fitted with a 2-litre engine, at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Bruce made the team's Grand Prix debut at the 1966 Monaco race ( of the current Formula One teams only Ferrari are older ).

Examples include the flags of Monaco and of Indonesia, which differ only slightly in proportion ; of the Netherlands and of Luxembourg, which differ in proportion as well as in the tint of blue used ; and of Romania and of Chad, which differ only in the tint of blue.

As of the second quarter of the year 2012 ( Q2 / 2012 ), its unemployment rate is 0. 85 percent, making Thailand the country of third lowest unemployment rate in the world – only after Monaco and Qatar.

The drivers, with the exception of Teo Fabi, barricaded themselves into a banqueting suite at Sunnyside Park Hotel until they had won the day. Lauda won a third world championship in 1984 by half a point over teammate Alain Prost, due to only half points being awarded for the shortened 1984 Monaco Grand Prix.

In some cases, such a see is the only one in a country, such as Luxembourg or Monaco, too small to be divided into several dioceses so as to form an ecclesiastical province.

Some cars appeared only late in the season, especially the Lotus 49 which did not take part in Kyalami and Monaco.

After strong podiums in Monaco and Canada, Hill took his first career pole in France, finishing second only to Prost.

At Monaco, where his father had won five times in the 1960s, he led until his engine failed, curtailing his race and allowing Olivier Panis to take his only Formula One win.

Princess Caroline of Monaco uses the style Marquise des Baux, but, being a French title it can only pass through a male line under Salic law.

Today, only three independent, sovereign city-states exist: Monaco, Singapore, and Vatican City.

With respect to the Holy See, the Holy See has only maintained a diplomatic legation in Monaco since 2006.

Rainier was born in Monaco, the only son of Prince Pierre of Monaco, Duke of Valentinois ( né Count Pierre de Polignac ) and his wife, Hereditary Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois.

Born in Algeria, his mother was the only child of Prince Louis II and Marie Juliette Louvet ; she was later legitimized through formal adoption and subsequently named heiress-presumptive to the throne of Monaco.

Born Louis Honoré Charles Antoine Grimaldi in Baden-Baden, Germany, he was the only child of Prince Albert I of Monaco ( 1848 – 1922 ), and Lady Mary Victoria Hamilton ( 11 December 1850 – 14 May 1922 ).

He has also equalled Graham Hill's feat of being a Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 race winner ; Montoya is currently one of only two active drivers ( along with Jacques Villeneuve ) who has won two legs of the Triple Crown of Motorsport.

In 1955 Formula One season Ferrari did no better, winning only the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix with driver Maurice Trintignant.

He had to miss the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in order to compete at Indianapolis, but made history by driving the first mid-engined car to win at the fabled " Brickyard ," as well as becoming the only driver to date to win both that race and the F1 title in the same year.

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