Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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How did a tiny, broke country become a tax-free paradise? 🇲🇨

In the 1860s, Monaco was on the brink of collapse. Having lost its most fertile land and its tax base, the government made a "bold bet" that changed history forever: a world-class casino.

Discover the incredible story of how free choice and a "forgotten cliffside village" built one of the wealthiest nations on Earth.