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1. Monaco

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   History and Sovereignty
   Monaco's history as an independent entity stretches back to the late 13th century, when the Grimaldi family first seized control of the Rock of Monaco in 1297. Prior to this, the area was strategically important due to its natural harbor.
   Monaco's relationship with larger powers has been complex. It was historically a protectorate of France and, briefly, Spain. In 1861, the Treaty of Marseille formally recognized Monaco's independence, following a brief period of control by the [Second…