PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
All of the above
Explanation
Monaco, San Marino, and Andorra are all European microstates that do not have their own airports. Due to their extremely small land area or challenging mountainous terrain, constructing an airport is impractical. They rely on the international airports of their neighboring countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
Key Points
- > Andorra relies on airports in neighboring Spain and France.
- > Monaco's closest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur in France.
- > San Marino uses the Rimini airport in Italy.
- > Vatican City and Liechtenstein also lack airports.
- > Vatican City only has a heliport.
- > These are classified as European microstates.
- > Most have strong road or railway links to neighbors.
Additional Information
Countries Without Airports
| Country | Nearest Airport | Located In |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Andorra–La Seu | Spain |
| Monaco | Nice Côte d'Azur | France |
| San Marino | Rimini Federico | Italy |
| Liechtenstein | St. Gallen-Altenrhein | Switzerland |
Memory Tips
- Remember the acronym VASML for the 5 airport-less countries: Vatican, Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, Liechtenstein.