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History of Monaco — Timeline

Key dates in the history of Monaco, from the Magna Factbook and the Universal Encyclopedia.

Key dates

1419Independence: 1419 (beginning of permanent rule by the House of GRIMALDI).
1419The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized control in 1297 but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419.
2018Major urban areas: 39,000 MONACO (capital) (2018) high-income European economy; non-EU euro user; considered a tax haven; tourism and banking are largest sectors; negatively impacted by COVID-19; major oceanographic museum; among most expensive real estate; major state-owned enterprises Inflation: 5.9% (2022 est.).
2022Industries: banking, insurance, tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products Electricity access: 100% (2022 est.).
2023Languages: French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque Religions: Roman Catholic 90% (official), other 10% Urban population: 100% of total population (2023).

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