Mon‧a‧co /ˈmɒnəkəʊ, məˈnɑːkəʊ $ ˈmɑːnəkəʊ/
a small principality (=country ruled by a prince) on the Mediterranean coast between France and Italy. It is a popular place for rich people from other countries to go to live, because of its low taxes. Population 32,796 (2008). Capital: Monaco-Ville. Its main town is MOnte Carlo. People from Monaco are called ‘Monégasques’. ⇒ Kelly, Grace

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