5 Interesting Facts about Liechtenstein That Will Make You Hop On Next Flight

With only 37,000 people in roughly 25 km, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest nation in the world. The dominion of Liechtenstein is landlocked, comfortably nestled between Austria and Switzerland with Alpine mountains offering a stunning backdrop.

For a pocket-sized principality, the country offers a fair share of compelling qualities. One can easily get flights from London to Liechtenstein to spend some time in this paradise. If you want to travel a place where you can be at peace with yourself and nature, no other place can beat this charming country. Before travelling to this alpine microstate, here are some of the interesting facts about it:

1.       Less Crime, More Tranquility

With its less population and better quality of living standard, Liechtenstein has one of the world`s lowest crime rates. The country`s prison cell holds very few inmates and the prisoners who are given prison sentences longer than two years are generally transferred to Austria. The crime rate is so low that locals reportedly leave their front doors open. If you want to go on your first solo trip, you can simply begin from here. You can get cheap flightsfrom London to reach here and explore the town as it is completely safe.

2.       Invaded by Switzerland accidentally

In March 2007, Switzerland unintentionally invaded the border of Liechtenstein when around 150 Swiss infantry soldiers wandered across the unmarked border. After getting inside for a mile, the army realized their mistake. Liechtenstein, which has no army of its own, was informed later about the invasion to which they decided not to retaliate against its amicable friendly neighbor.

3.       The Prince of Liechtenstein hosts a party once a year

While it may be not extraordinary for a Prince to hosts a party annually, but the annual party of Liechtenstein is indeed a special affair. On Liechtenstein`s national holiday, His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam II along with his son invite the residents of their small principality to have a beer in the garden of Vaduz Castle, the ancestral residence.

4.       It`s the world leading manufacturer of false teeth

A company called Ivoclar Vivadent which is based in Schaan is leading the world in the manufacturing of false teeth. The company manufactures almost 20% of the total sales worldwide. The company produces 60 million sets every year in more than 10K different models, thanks to its strong business relationship with Bollywood dentists.

5.       The nation is not locked, but double-locked

The countries that border Liechtenstein- Switzerland to the south and west and Austria to the north and east are themselves landlocked.

Liechtenstein is not only gorgeous but also offers a complete tranquility. If you want to go on a vacation where you can simply enjoy the nature without having to rush to tick off the places from your travel itinerary then head to this little country. You will have one of a memorable time. To book flightsfrom London to Liechtenstein, visit our website flightsnfare.co.uk.