Zoom-Bangla Desk: Surprisingly, some countries of the world do not have airports. Airplane is a preferred vehicle for fast travel. But even in this year 2024, if you have to hear that there are countries in the world, where there are no airports, then you will surely be surprised. Not just one or two, there are five countries without airports. If you ask why there is no airport, then it has to be said that these countries are very small in size. Even if there is space in some of them, it is difficult to establish an airport within their borders due to the mountainous topography. Let's get acquainted with the countries that do not have an airport.

vromon

1. Liechtenstein
According to the United Nations, the population of Liechtenstein is around 40 thousand. It has a different name for the small hill at the foot of the Ratikon Mountains and the 2,599 m high peak Grosspitz.

Small hills occupy two-thirds of the total area of ​​this small country of 160 square kilometers. A small country, then a mountainous region, the Rhine River in the west, the mountains of Austria in the west—all in all, Liechtenstein was destined to have no airport. However, there is a heliport in the village of Blazers in southern Liechtenstein. And there are two smaller airports nearby—Switzerland's St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport and Germany's Friedrichshafen Airport.

The easily accessible major airport Zurich Airport is 120 km away. It can be reached by car or bus from Liechtenstein.

10 least populated countries in the world 10 least populated countries in the world
But what if it is small in size, it has a different name for its natural beauty as a part of the Alps falls within the borders of the country. Vaduj Fort also attracts tourists.

2.Monaco
Like Liechtenstein, Monaco is also located on the European continent. Its population is around 37 thousand. You will be surprised to hear its size, only two square kilometers. In other words, only Vatican City is smaller than that among independent countries. And so, even though Monaco is a country with a small population, it is a very densely populated country.

Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is surrounded by France on three sides. The Italian border is not too far, only 10 miles. The population of the country with an area of ​​2.1 square kilometers is 38 thousand 400 according to the 2022 census. What if the country is small, almost all of it is mountainous, this Monaco is a favorite destination for tourists. Due to its small size and mountainous terrain, the country has no airport.

In the countries of the world where the train runs, in the countries of the world where the train does not run
, you must be thinking, if there is no airport, how can these tourists go there? And what do the citizens of the country do? No problem. You can get down to Nice Cote de Gio Airport in France by hiring a cab or even by boat to reach Monaco.

Famous for its casinos and Formula One races, Monaco is a favorite destination for billionaires.

3.Vatican City
According to the World Population Review, the population of Vatican City is around 500. Vatican City is the smallest recognized state in the world in terms of population and size. Located within Rome, Italy, the country has an area of ​​0.44 square kilometers. There is not enough space for planes to land here. There is no river or sea. There is not even any other mode of transportation. You can explore the small country on foot. The Pope's residence at the Vatican Palace in Vatican City. However, the independent country is inside the Rome of Italy - you can call it another country within the country. So the residents of the Vatican do not have to worry too much! Rome's Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are nearby. You can reach there by train from Vatican City in half an hour.

When Vatican City was founded in 1929, Roman Catholicism was given special status in Italy. The Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, and St. Peter's Basilica are notable places to visit in addition to being the residence of the Pope and a holy pilgrimage site.

4. San Marino
The population of this small country included in the European continent is approximately 33 thousand 644 according to the United Nations. The area is 61 square kilometers.
The whole country is surrounded by Italy. And there is no way to get there by water. There is no place suitable for an airport in this small country. However, there is no shortage of roads in the country, which is mixed with mountains and plains. Traffic in and out of the country goes through these roads spread like a net. Outside of Italy. Italy's Rimini Airport is very close from here. Florence, Bologna, Venice and Pisa airports are also not far from the San Marino border. Tourists visiting the country and residents often use these airports for travel.

The country, which is often ranked at the bottom of FIFA's men's football team rankings, is famous for its various architectural masterpieces from the Middle Ages.

The kind of dua that is prohibited

5. Andorra
Andorra is quite large compared to the other four countries on the list. The 468 square kilometer country could have had at least one airport. But the problem is that the whole country is mountainous. Located between France and Spain, Andorra is surrounded by the Pyrenees Mountains. There is also a peak of about 3000 meters height. All in all, flying in this area is not easy at all. So there is no airport in this European country.

So the residents of Andorra do not have to worry. Cities like Barcelona, ​​Lerida or Girona are within 200 kilometers of Andorra. You can squeeze in a bus or a car and catch the plane there.