2. Monaco, 2 square kilometers
The Principality of Monaco, located in Western Europe, is the second smallest country in the world with an area of 2 square kilometers. But this small country has a population of 36,950, making it the most populous country in the world. Monaco is a constitutional monarchy led by members of the Grimaldi family. This small country has only one municipality. Thus, Monaco is both an independent nation and a city.
Monaco is one of the richest countries in the world with a high GDP ($6.7 billion). Monaco is well known for its Monte Carlo Casino. It is also one of the main economic factors of the country. The country also does not require income tax and low business tax due to the high income of Monte Carlo casinos. Monaco Grand Pix is another important attraction in Monaco. This is one of the most popular races in the world.
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides, while the other borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco has an area of 2.02 km2 and a population of about 38,400 at the latest 2015 census. With 19,009 inhabitants per km², it is the second smallest and most populous country in the world.
Monaco has a land border of 4.4 km, a coastline of 4.1 km and a width of 1700 to 349 m. The highest point in the country is a narrow trail called Chemin des Révoires on the slopes of Mont Agel, in the parish of Les Révoires, which is located at an altitude of 161 meters above sea level. The most populous quarter of Monaco is Monte Carlo and the most populous parish is Larvotto/Basse Moulins. Thanks to land reclamation, the area of Monaco has increased by twenty percent; in 2005, its area was only 1,974 km2. Monaco is known as a playground for the rich and famous thanks to its tax laws. In 2014, it was noted that about 30% of the population consists of millionaires, more than in Zurich or Geneva.