A law of April 4, 1881, established the national flag of Monaco. The colors of the flag are derived from the princely coat of arms, which has been used from the early Middle Ages. Flags of Monaco have displayed red and white since at least 1339. The similarity of the flag of Monaco to that of Indonesia is purely coincidental.

Monaco Official name: Principauté de Monaco (Principality of Monaco). Form of government: constitutional monarchy with one legislative body (National Council [18]). Chief of state: Prince. Head of government: Minister of State assisted by the Council of Government. Population (1997): 31,900. Population projection: (2000) 32,200; (2010) 33,000. Natural increase rate per 1,000 population (1995): 8.5 (world avg. 15.7). Gross domestic product (at current market prices; 1994): U.S.$765,000,000 (U.S.$24,460 per capita). Land use (1996): forested 0%; meadows and pastures 0%; agricultural and under permanent cultivation 0%; built-up and other 100%.

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