No airport, no police station, no currency of its own! THIS nation is counted among the richest countries, its not Switzerland, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Spain, Sweden, the name is…
A video on this offbeat European wonderland has now gone viral on Instagram. The caption offered an overview of Liechtenstein, boasting medieval castles and snow-capped Alps with a population of approximately 30,000 people. It read, 'Ever heard of Liechtenstein? Most people have not. But this tiny nation tucked between Switzerland and Austria is wildly unique. No airport — you have to fly into another country. No currency — they use the Swiss Franc. No official language of their own — German is borrowed. And yet, it is one of the richest and safest countries on Earth. Liechtenstein proves this: You do not need size, flash, or your own rules to thrive.'
Despite having no airport, no currency of its own, and no official language, this nation is counted among the richest and safest countries in the world. All You need to know about Liechtenstein: Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein of the House of Liechtenstein, currently led by Hans-Adam II.
Despite having no airport, no currency of its own, and no official language, this nation is counted among the richest and safest countries in the world.
Liechtenstein does not have its own international airport.
Those who wish to visit must first land in either Zurich, Switzerland, or Innsbruck, Austria, and then travel to Liechtenstein by car or train.
The country is considered a symbol of beauty, cleanliness, and peace.
This country does not have its own national language or currency.
People here speak German and use the Swiss Franc. Despite this, Liechtenstein's banking and technology industries are renowned worldwide.
Due to barely-there crime rates, there are about 100 police officers in Liechtenstein and people don't even bother to lock their doors at night
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