Introducing Liechtenstein
It’s true, Liechtenstein makes a fabulous wine-and-cheese-hour trivia subject – Did you know it was the sixth smallest country?… It’s still governed by an iron-willed monarch who lives in a Gothic castle on a hill… Yes, it really is the world’s largest producer of dentures… But if you’re visiting this pocket-sized principality solely for the cocktail-party bragging rights, keep the operation covert. This theme-park micronation takes its independence seriously and would shudder at the thought of being considered for novelty value alone. Liechtenstein would rather be remembered for its stunning natural beauty.
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Measuring just 25km in length and 6km in width, the country is barely larger than Manhattan. And though it might not look like much on a map, up close it’s filled with numerous hiking and cycling trails offering spectacular views of craggy cliffs, quaint villages, friendly locals and lush green forests.
Last updated: Jan 14, 2009
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RE: Memmingem to Bergamo
by abalada 01 September 2011
Memmingen Airport to [Lindau|http://en.lindau2.de/index.php?sid=1027] EUR 21,00 if you use a Bayern Ticket Single. Covers the buses from…
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RE: What countries issue travel advisories/warnings?
by Fwoggie 01 September 2011
Canadians http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp Aussies http://www.smartraveller.gov.au Germans http://www.auswaertiges-amt.…
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Re: Do ANDORRA SAN MARINO AND VATICAN CITY hace passport stamps?
by bonaturtle1 28 August 2011
Yes, you can get stamps, and the the above posters are wrong. San Marino & Liechtenstein are both very popular in the "souvenir" stamp…
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