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Vue sur le port et Monaco

 

Here is another black & white unused postcard shared by friends K & J.  At the lower left on the reverse is 406 Monaco, Vue sur le porte Monte Carlo.  It is a “Real-Photo” card distributed by C.A.P. Paris, France.  Other cards that included this one dated from the 1930s to the 1950s; therefore, it is likely this one comes from about the same time period.  Small and large luxury yachts can be seen anchored in the harbor.

 

Monaco is a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera a few miles west of the Liguria region of Italy.  The official language is French.  At 0.81 square miles (2.1 km) it is the second smallest sovereign state after Vatican City.  The government is a constitutional monarchy with Prince Albert II as head of state.  It is not formally part of the European Union (EU) but uses the euro as the currency and has the same border and customs policies.  

 

For its size, It is the most densely populated sovereign state, with about 19,000 inhabitants and has the world’s shortest coastline at about 2.38 miles or 3.83 km.  Tourist attractions that include the mild climate, the beautiful scenic views, railway connections, and the gambling facilities of Monte Carlo make it a popular destination for the rich.  With no personal income tax and low business taxes, Monaco is famous as a tax haven.  It is also a major banking center. 

 

Thanks to K & J for sharing the card.

 

For additional information, see:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco