Monaco Booklet
Print and fold our little booklet with the Monaco flag and use it to store your research, travel plans etc! Folding instructions are here.
Monaco
Discover more about this tiny but extremely wealthy country on the French Riviera, known for its casinos, luxury yachts and Grand Prix motor race. Then scroll down to enjoy our printable resources and flags.
Luxury yachts in Monaco's harbour
A Little Geography ...
- Monaco is the second smallest country in the world (after Vatican City) with an area of just 2 square kilometres. It is so small it is often called a city-state. It is also the world’s most densely populated country, with about 38,500 people – making it an entirely urban area.
- The country is found on a small hilly, rugged and rocky strip along the Mediterranean coast of France. The ‘Rock of Monaco’ was used as a shelter for ancient civilisations and later became the site of a fortress to defend the coastline. The country also boasts Port Hercules, a natural bay that serves as a useful deep-water port.
- Monaco has four main districts – Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine and Monte Carlo. The official language is French, but Italian is also spoken.
- Many wealthy foreigners have moved to Monaco. Less than a fifth of the population are native to the country.
- Monaco relies on trade, banking, finance, property and tourism for its wealth. It is home to some of the world’s richest people, and boasts the highest percentage of millionaires and billionaires in the world.
A Little History ...
- Although ruled by the ancient Greeks and Romans, Monaco’s modern history began in 1215 when the Genoese built a fortress on the ‘Rock of Monaco’. They encouraged people to move to the area by giving them access to land and by abolishing taxes. Then in 1297, the Grimaldi family seized the fortress. The Grimaldi’s have now ruled the country for more than 700 years.
- In 1956, Monaco drew the world’s attention when Prince Rainier III married the beautiful American actress Grace Kelly. They went on to have three children together. Princess Grace died in a tragic car accident in 1982.
Stamp celebrating the marriage of Prince Rainier III to Grace Kelly
- Since 1911, the government and the monarchy have shared power. The current reigning monarch is Albert II, the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.
And Some Interesting Facts ...
- Monaco has almost the same flag as Indonesia – two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white (bottom). The Indonesian flag is slightly wider.
- Once a year, racing drivers take to the streets of Monaco for the country’s famous Grand Prix. Brazil’s Ayrton Senna won the race a record six times.
- Monaco is also famous for its casino in Monte Carlo, which opened in 1863. The casino raises a lot of revenue for the country, but native citizens are not allowed to gamble there.
All about the Monaco Flag
The flag of Monaco is comprised of two equal stripes of red and white, the heraldic colours of the House of Grimaldi, the royal family of Monaco.
Our Monaco Resources
Monaco Bookmarks
We have four varieties of our bookmarks to print out here, all featuring the Monaco flag. There are two to colour, and two already coloured.
Monaco Fact Worksheet
Can the kids find Monaco on the map of Europe, and answer some factual questions too? They might need to do some research first.
Monaco Flag Colouring Page
Colour in the Monaco flag. It's an easy one to do - you'll just need a red pen or pencil!
Monaco Flag Jigsaw
Here's a fun way to learn the flag of Monaco. Just print onto card, cut out with the help of our jigsaw instructions and cutting guides - choosing a guide that's appropriate for the age of your child - and then put it back together again!
Monaco Flag Printable
You can print out the flag of Monaco in four different sizes with the pdf file below.
Monaco Location Worksheet
Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world, so the kids will really need to use their location skills to find it on our map of Europe. We've got an easier guided version for younger children too...
Monaco Notebooking Page
We have two notebooking pages that you can use when learning about Monaco. Both feature the distinctive flag. The first has space for a drawing or map.
Monaco On Map Of Europe
Print this useful map to help teach kids where to find Monaco on a map of Europe.
Monaco Worksheet
Use this worksheet to begin your studies about Monaco. Can the kids find out a few easy facts about the country, then write down what they've learned?