Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km (9.3 mi) east. With a population of 38,423 living in an area of 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City, as well as the most densely populated. It also has the world's shortest national coastline of any non-landlocked nation, at 3.83 km (2.38 mi). Fewer than 10,000 of its residents are Monégasque nationals.
Monaco gains independence
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe.
Historical Significance
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe.
Events Before
English King Edward I calls what later becomes known as "The Model Parliament," extending the authority of its represent
English King Edward I calls what later becomes known as "The Model Parliament," extending the authority of its representatives
Pope Boniface VIII enters Rome
Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifacius PP. VIII, Italian: Bonifacio VIII; born Benedetto Caetani; c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24...
Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner
Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner to describe life in the city [1]
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah b
Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah ben Jehiel (now in the Getty Museum) [1]
Events After
Adolf of Nassau deposed as King of Germany
Adolf (1255 – 2 July 1298) was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298.
Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred
Rindfleisch Persecutions - Jews of Ifhauben, Austria massacred
Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany
Rindfleisch Persecutions, 250 Jews killed in Rothenburg, Germany
Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and d
Battle of Gollheim between warring German kings Albert I of Habsburg and Adolf of Nassau results in Adolf's defeat and death
English defeat the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk
The Battle of Falkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice; Scots: Battle o Fawkirk), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence.
More from the 1290s
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter
Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter of Edward I, and attended by the king
Joan of Acre (18), daughter of Edward I marries (1) Gilbert de Clare, Duke of Hertford at Westminster Abbey.
Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 8, 1297?
- Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km (9.3 mi) east. With a population of 38,423 living in an area of 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City, as well as the most densely populated.
- Why is Monaco gains independence significant?
- Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe.