Monaco is the world's most densely populated country and second-smallest independent nation, with a population of around 32,000 in an area of less than 2 km sq. One of Monaco's main sources of income is tourism and it is a tax-haven for businessmen of European countries who derive the majority of their income from activity outside Monaco and celebrities such as Formula One drivers. The French Riviera including Monaco is an ideal destination 365 days a year for those wishing to experience contrasts : the luxuriant vegetation of the hill country and the beautiful coastline, dotted with islands, sprinkled with beaches and resorts and served by an exceptional climate.