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Monaco a constitutional monarchy is the second smalled country in the world after Vatican City. There are many people of French and Italian origins living in Monaco so French, Italian and English are widely spoken in Monaco.
The literacy rate is 99% with many people speaking French, Italian and English in Monaco. French is the chief official language of Monaco. French in Monaco is spoken by most of the people because most of the citizens of Monaco are of French origin, accounting for almost 47% of the whole population. French is used as a language for teaching in Monaco. Moreover there are many schools in Monaco that offer courses in French. In Monte Carlo most of the French schools are located.
Italian in Monaco is spoken by many people in Monaco, for many citizens of Monaco are of Italian origin and have well have successfully preserved their language with great reverence. Previously Italian was the official language of Monaco but was later replaced by French language. There are many schools in Monaco where Italian is taught and some of the schools in Monte Carlo offer courses in Italian language. Italian speaking community comprises of 16% of the total population.
English in Monaco is also gaining in prominence over the years. Although spoken chiefly spoken by the citizens of English origin in Monaco, it is also gaining significance because of the steady enhancement in the tourist profile of the state.
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