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Monte Carlo (
Occitan:
Montcarles,
Monégasque:
Monte-Carlu) is the wealthiest of
Monaco's various administrative areas, sometimes erroneously believed to be the country's capital, even though there formally is none. Monte Carlo is known for its
casinos,
gambling, glamour, and for sightings of famous people. The permanent population is about 3000. Monte Carlo quarter includes not only Monte Carlo proper where the casino is located, but also the neighborhoods of
Saint Michel,
Saint Roman/Tenao, and the beach community of
Larvotto. It borders the
French town of
Beausoleil (formerly known as Haut-Monte-Carlo).
Founded in
1866, Monte Carlo has a name of Italian origin meaning "Mount Charles", named in compliment to the prince then reigning,
Charles III of Monaco. The specific mountain is the escarpment at the foot of the
Maritime Alps on which the town stands.
Monte Carlo is home to most of the
Circuit de Monaco, on which the
Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place; it also hosts world championship
boxing bouts, the
Monte Carlo Masters,
European Poker Tour Grand Final, fashion shows and other events. Monte Carlo has been visited by royalty as well as the general public and movie stars for decades. The quarter of Monte Carlo was served by
tramways from 1900 to 1953, linking parts of
Monaco. The
Monte Carlo Rally is one of the longest running and most respected
car rallies, and marks the start of each rally season as the first event on the
World Rally Championship calendar.
Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist
resorts, although many of the key tourist destinations are located in other parts of Monaco, including such attractions as
Monaco Cathedral, the
Napoleon Museum, the
Oceanographic Museum and aquarium, and
the Prince's Palace, all of which are located in
Monaco-Ville.
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