There are still no airports in five countries of the world: why and how they live without them

It may seem incredible, but there are indeed countries in the world that still do not have airports. These countries have clearly demonstrated that having an airport is not always a requirement and have mastered the art of sharing resources with neighboring countries. However, in some places the absence of an airport is not a matter of choice, since geographical restrictions simply do not allow for one. Edition Times of India talked about unique countries that do not have airports.

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San Marino

Located in close proximity to the Vatican, San Marino is one of the oldest states in the world. Surrounded by Italy, San Marino is landlocked and, due to its small size, does not have an airport. Fortunately, San Marino's relatively flat terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of roads, making it easy for people to move out of the country and providing access to different parts of Italy in all directions.

One of the nearest airports is in Rimini (Italy). Despite the fact that this settlement is relatively small, it serves as an important transport hub for both local residents and tourists visiting San Marino. In addition, travelers have access to a number of other nearby airports, including Bologna, Florence, Venice and Pisa.

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Vatican

It is the smallest state in the world, with a population of about 800 people. The compact size of the country means there is minimal space for aircraft to land, as well as the absence of rivers and reservoirs for alternative transport. In fact, this is one of the rare states that can be completely explored on foot. Nearby airports such as Fiumicino and Ciampino are really easy to reach within 30 minutes by train, so there is no reason to worry.

Andorra

The Principality of Andorra, although not as compact as some other states, has a larger territory. However, the geographical challenge it faces is the presence of mountains. The Principality is located between France and Spain and is completely surrounded by the Pyrenees mountain range, the height of which reaches almost 3000 m. Operating aircraft at such altitudes becomes risky and difficult, so Andorra decided to abandon its own airport. Instead, travelers can take advantage of flights to nearby cities such as Lleida, Barcelona or Girona, all within a 200 km radius.

Monaco

Monaco, the second largest country in the world after the Vatican, is surrounded on three sides by France and does not have its own airport. Travelers wishing to visit Monaco should book a taxi or board a ship after arriving at Nice Airport in France.

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Liechtenstein

This is another area characterized by hills and gentle slopes. Liechtenstein is a small country with a perimeter of just under 75 km. Due to limited space, even if Liechtenstein wanted to create an airport, it would likely have to encroach on territory that partially crosses the Rhine River in the east and approaches the Austrian mountains in the west. To avoid possible diplomatic conflicts with neighboring countries, Liechtenstein decided to abandon the airport option. Therefore, getting to Zurich Airport, located approximately 120 km away, requires cars or buses.

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