| | Monaco | | Monaco, a second smallest country in the world after the Vatican, is a tiny, hilly wedge driven into the French Mediterranean coast; it is 9 miles east of Nice, France. Monaco, an ancient principality steeped in a rich and colorful history, is considered by many to be Europe's most fascinating country. Though the Principality covers but one square mile, it stands as a proud monarchy with his Serene Highness Prince Rainier III as its head of state. | | PROTECTED | | | | | Copyright Alex Sigalovsky, CRNA, MSN | | |