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Monaco

[mon-uh-koh, muh-nah-koh, maw-na-kaw, maw-nah-kaw]

noun

  1. a principality on the Mediterranean coast, bordering southeastern France. ½ sq. mi. (1.3 sq. km).

  2. the capital of the principality of Monaco.



Monaco

/ məˈnɑːkəʊ, mɔnako, ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ /

noun

  1. a principality in SW Europe, on the Mediterranean and forming an enclave in SE France: the second smallest sovereign state in the world (after the Vatican); consists of Monaco-Ville (the capital) on a rocky headland, La Condamine (a business area and port), Monte Carlo (the resort centre), and Fontvieille , a light industrial area. Language: French. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Pop: 30 500 (2013 est). Area: 189 hectares (476 acres)

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Monaco

  1. Constitutional monarchy on the French Riviera.

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Its casino at Monte Carlo, luxury hotels, and spectacular scenery make Monaco a popular resort.
The American actress Grace Kelly married Monaco's ruler, Prince Rainier III, in 1956. Princess Grace died in 1982.
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"The prize money is too little. It's difficult to make a living playing professionally, full-time," former pro eSports football player Monaco said, asking to use his screen name to avoid online abuse.

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So, when you consider the travel and the intensity of that game against Monaco, I get why Frank decided to try to protect their lead after the break.

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The ornate surroundings of Monaco's Stade Louis II Stadium provide an environment that is almost welcoming by Champions League standards and Tottenham Hotspur were grateful for a large helping of their hosts' generosity.

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That’s a fraction of the taxes many wealthy people would pay elsewhere, other than jurisdictions with no income tax at all, such as Monaco or Dubai.

Jen Monaco and Maya Willis said they’ve also felt pulled to the site to keep an eye on the troops and show support for those being detained.

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