Did you ever watch that movie, A Knight's Tale, where Heath Ledger plays a normal guy pretending to be a knight from Leichtenstein? Well that is actually a real place. It is a land-locked country in between Switzerland and Austria that has the Alps running through it. Leichtenstein is pronounced "licked-en-stine" and no one has to say "gesundheit" after you say the country's name.
The country is just over 60 square miles (fourth smallest country in Europe) and only has a population of 35,000 but it continues to prosper due to its winter sports destinations and tax-haven status for businesses. This is one of the few countries in the world with more registered companies than citizens. It is not part of the European Union but its people are German-speaking.So why and how would anyone get to this country? Well, first, the closest airport is in Zurich Switzerland so you would mosr likely go through there. But once you're there, enjoy a host of activites in this small country! Like its neighbors, Leichtenstein is steeped in the arts, holding all sorts of fairs and concerts devoted to classical and contemporary music. Also, enjoy the historical buildings of the Leichtenstein monarchy that continues to rule in some respect to this day as well as your beautiful churches like many of Europe's hot-spots. Finally, don't forget you're in the Alps. Skiing and other winter sports are a must in this country!
Don't worry folks, there's no need to be scared of war in Leichtenstein. It has no army! It follows a strict nuetrality on every front. Tell us about your stories of Liechtenstein, we would love to hear from you!
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