15 wild facts about Monaco, where 32% of residents are millionaires

Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is known for its lavish wealth.

Each year, it hosts glamorous events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix, earning it the nickname “Billionaires' Playground.”

With an area of just 0.78 square miles and a population of 38,300, Monaco is one of the densest countries in the world.

Here are 15 mind-blowing facts about Monaco, from the number of millionaires who live there to the wildly high GDP per capita.

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Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is known as a “Billionaires' Playground.” The tiny city-state is famous for its lavish wealth, casinos, and glamorous events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix.

With an area of just 0.78 square miles and a population of 38,300, Monaco is one of the densest countries in the world.

Here are 15 mind-blowing facts about Monaco, from the number of millionaires who live there to the number of police officers per resident.