Monaco: History

The King of , the Pope, and the Duke of Savoy all recognize Monaco's sovereignty. 

Monaco allies itself with Spain and becomes a Spanish protectorate. 

The French revolution disposes the Grimaldi family in control of Monaco and unifies Monaco with . 

Monaco is returned to the Grimaldi family and becomes a Sardinian protectorate until 1860. 

Monaco's independence is restored under the Franco-Monegasque treaty. 

Monaco joins the United Nations, becoming its smallest member state. 

Monaco doubles it port capacity by building a massive floating pier. 

Monaco and the EU sign a tax transparency agreement.