Monaco
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 2 km²
- Capital
- Monaco
- ISO
- MC
What the flag means
Red and white come from the colors of the coat of arms of the House of Grimaldi, which rules Monaco. The individual colors have no official meanings.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Monaco is a red and white bicolor almost identical to the flag of Indonesia, and the main difference is the ratio of height to width.
- GeographyMonaco has an area of about 2 km² and is the 2nd smallest country in the world, after Vatican City.
- CultureThe Formula One Monaco Grand Prix is held on a circuit made by closing the city’s public roads.
- CultureMonaco’s House of Grimaldi is said to have seized a fortress while disguised as monks, and the coat of arms also shows monks holding swords.
