To maintain its independence, the tiny country ceded 90% of its territory to France and is now the richest country in the world.
Territory is an important part of the State, and the territorial issue is fundamental to the State. Any territorial issue is non-negotiable and non-negotiable. Territory is the most important part of a country, and territorial integrity is a prerequisite for national development. However, a strange situation has arisen in the history of the world. The country relinquished 90% of its territory to achieve independence. Do you know the country?
In general, no country is willing to cede territory to someone else, but there are countries in the world that are willing to cede territory in exchange for freedom. It is also strange to say that a small country of only 20 square kilometers can cede 90% to other countries only in exchange for its own independence and for the world to recognize itself as a country. I must say that this country is a freedom-loving representative. It can be said that they will do whatever it takes to be free, regardless of gains and losses.
This country is the Monaco of Europe. Monaco has quite a long history. Although the country is small, it has a history of more than 2,000 years. Monaco faces the Mediterranean Sea with romantic France in the background. It has a long coastline that is more reminiscent of the French countryside. The development of Monaco and France has a story. Today, Monaco has close ties with France.
Prior to this, Ligurians, Monegasques, Phoenicians and Carthaginians lived in Monaco. In 1338, the inhabitants of François Grimaldi founded the Principality of Monaco. Since then, Monaco has been considered a country. Monaco was occupied by Spain and France, with which Monaco has the deepest relations.
When Spain occupied Monaco, France helped expel Monaco. Subsequently, the French got their wish and stayed in Monaco, which naturally accepted French rule and became a colony.
When Napoleon swept across Europe, Monaco behaved like France's little brother. After Napoleon's defeat, Monaco was the first to gain independence. Later, after the French recovered, Monaco was reoccupied. Because of what happened before, France was wary of Monaco ahead of him. In the end, Monaco had no choice but to give up its territory in exchange for freedom. Finally, in 1861, France and Monaco signed an agreement to cede the country's only two largest cities, Menton and Roquebrune, to France. Monaco retains only 1.9 square kilometers of area, which is only the size of a village. Monaco has given so much in exchange for its own freedom
After the reclamation, Monaco's area reached 2.02 square kilometers, but Monaco was already extremely rich at this time, which was the envy of other countries. Today, Monaco has developed its tourism and gaming industries thanks to its geographical advantages, and its economic strength has gradually increased. Monaco is becoming more and more rich and is gradually becoming the richest country in the world. Monaco's personal GDP is 180,000, the first in the world
It has to be said that Monaco is the country that yearns for freedom the most. Despite years of oppression for freedom and independence, she did not hesitate to leave the car in order to protect her sweetheart. For now, Monaco is doing pretty well. Despite the loss of large territories , the national economy developed. Whether this is a blessing or a curse, only time will tell.
Reference: History of Monaco