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Monaco
Squeezed into just 200 hectares, Monaco might be the world’s second-smallest country (only the Vatican is smaller), but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude. A magnet for high-rollers and hedonists since the early 20th century, it's also home to the annual Formula One Grand Prix.
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Best Things to Do
With a lavish royal palace, a famous casino and a harbor gleaming with luxury yachts, Monaco is the embodiment of glamour. Here are the top things to do.
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