- Geography and Administration
- Monte Carlo is a quarter and ward of Monaco with 98,000 inhabitants
- Located on French Riviera's prominent escarpment at Maritime Alps base
- Area covers 28.14 hectares with Mediterranean Sea facing it
- History and Development
- Casino established in 1862 in La Condamine, relocated to Monte Carlo
- Railway installation in 1868 brought influx of European visitors
- Municipality created in 1911, merged into wards in 1917
- Notable Features
- Home to world-famous Place du Casino and Hôtel de Paris
- Contains Opéra de Monte-Carlo, opened in 1879
- Hosts Formula One Grand Prix and various sporting events
- Features Monaco Rally, one of world's longest-running car rallies
- Tourism and Culture
- Popular tourist destination with European-leading casinos
- Hosts ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament
- Features numerous films, TV shows, and video games
- Has four twin cities: Ostend, Macau, Lucciana, and Campagna