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   The prince, the sportsman, the patron of art, bachelor...
   Monaco - a small princedom, and nevertheless it
It is identified with a symbol of riches, success and a magnificent life, and
Monegasques consider, what is it their merit sijatelnyh governors, and
Let it know continually.
   The tiny state which it is possible to cross on foot all for
Hour, recently has celebrated 700-year-old anniversary of a ruling dynasty
Grimaldi. After in 1295 the power in Genue have grasped
gibelliny - the party of the feudal nobility struggling with supporters
Daddies, eminent ligurijskaja family Grimaldi has been compelled to search
Refuge outside of the country. Franchesko Grimaldi it was possible
To become the owner of a rock of Monaco after it has got into a fortress,
Having changed clothes as the priest. In the middle of п VII centuries of Monaco it has appeared
Under the power of Frenchmen, but soon Grimaldi have achieved the full
Autonomies for this small state. Further princes
Monaco leant against the patronage of France.
   Located in the south of France, on the rocky ledge looking in
Mediterranean sea, Princedom of Monaco is the tourist centre
The highest class. Its area is less than 2 square kilometres.
The population of Monaco - 32 thousand persons, from them hardly more than 5 thousand -
Monegasques, 12 thousand - Frenchmen and 5 thousand - Italians. 100
Percent of territory of the state - populated territories, here are not present
Neither fields, nor woods. An official language of Monaco is
French. As Italian and English are widely used.
In local language people of advanced age communicate basically.
   Into a princedom enter: actually Monaco - an ancient city,
Grown round lock Grimaldi, La-Kondamin - port area, and
Monte-Carlo - a new city on which rock casinos tower,
Opera theatre and some magnificent hotels.
   The epoch of blossoming of Monaco is connected with a casino, concession on
Which building in Monte-Carlo in 1861 was received by the Frenchman
Moris Blan. The owner of all architectural complex of a casino
"The society of a sea bathing", and one is international of
The main shareholders of the last - a family of the well-known billionaire
Onassisa.
   The present head of family prince Rene III corrects in the country with
49th year. For this time the princedom of Monaco was accepted in many
The international organisations, and in 1993 has entered the United Nations. At the father
Families of three children from legendary American actress Grejs
Kell, lost in accident, - prince Albert, princesses
Carolina and Stefanija.
   As to prince Albert, it both the sportsman, and the musician, and
The patron of art. The today's life of the enviable prince-bachelor results
In trainings, sports meets, participations in the international
Forums. Since 1988 he participates in all winter Olympic Games in
Competitions bobsleistov. It the president monakskogo yacht-club and
Federations on swimming, the owner of a black belt on a judo and
The head of the local organisation "Red cross". Annually under
Patronage of prince Albert there passes ceremony of delivery of awards The
Wor*d Music Awards to the most popular musicians of the world.
   Arrival of the crown prince to Moscow is the first visit
Member of a ruling family of a princedom since establishment time in July
1996 of official relations between Russia and Monaco. The prince
Has visited St.-Petersburg, will take part in session International
Olympic committee. It has not excluded, that one of the following
The Olympic Games can pass in the Russian city.
   Maxim MAKARYCHEV.
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//* an information Source: the Russian newspaper, 11.07.01
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