Monaco
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Monaco is the second smallest country in the world; about 34,000 people live there. It is located near south-eastern France, on the Mediterranean Sea. French is the most common language spoken in Monaco. The head of state is Prince Albert II; the government and the prince share power. Tourism is the main industry. People in Monaco pay no income tax.
Monte Carlo, famous for its casino, is in the north-east of the country. Monaco is famous for two car races: the Monte Carlo Rally and the Monaco Grand Prix.
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