A European microstate or European ministate is a very small sovereign state in Europe. In modern usage, it typically refers to the six smallest states in Europe by area: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta,
Monaco
Jersey, a crown dependency of the United Kingdom. Although not part of the United Kingdom, it is a possession of the British crown.
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, a
Rainier I, victor of the naval battle at Zierikzee and first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of Monaco
Photochrom of Monaco circa 1900
The marriage of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III brought media attention to the principality.