The second smallest state after the Vatican, the principality is a sovereign state, ruled by Sovereign Prince Albert II. Joining many global groups such as the United Nations in 1993, the O.M.S (World Health Organisation), and Unesco ( education, culture and science). Monaco es also a Member of the Custom Union, allowing European and Monegasque companies to freely exchange goods and capital. Monaco is Considered by the O.C.D.E. as an economic model for it's development, it's annual progression and recognition by the greatest of this world. Our Sovereign state wanted a total opening to the outside world, through a consular representation of more than 60 European, Asian and Americas countries and Africa. And about 100 countries are represented by Career Consuls or Ambassadors.