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The Principality of Monaco has its location towards the Western part of Europe along the Mediterranean coast. "Where is Monaco?" is an important question taken into consideration in the geographical study of this country. This is because it is the locational factor that influences the climatic condition, vegetation and the flora and fauna of a country. The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates help to determine exactly where is Monaco. Monaco location on the world map is at 43º 44' North and 7º 24' East.
Monaco covers an area of 485 acres and is basically a coastal strip which is very narrow. It lies between Alps and the Mediterranean sea and happens to be the second smallest country in the World. Monaco is at a distance of 18 kilometers from Nice and is also very close to the Italian border. Monaco geography features certain areas that have a comparatively higher elevation than the other areas. The highest elevation point in Monaco is 206 feet and the coastline of Monaco extends to a length of 2.5 meters. The geographic area of Monaco includes within its domain beaches and area consisting of steep cliffs.
Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the World and has a population of 32,410. The location of Monaco has influenced its climate which is Mediterranean in nature. As such Monaco experiences cool and wet winters. Summer in Monaco is dry and hot. The overall climate of Monaco is influenced by the sea conditions that are prevalent. The flora and fauna found to exist in Monaco are also influenced by its climate. In Monaco certain species like palm, carobs are found to grow.
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