Aug 12, 2024, 12:59 PM IST

Airports, armies: Countries that don't have these things

Apurwa Amit

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, indeed lacks an airport, hospitals and a maternity ward.

Vatican City

New Zealand is famously free of native snake species. This unique characteristic of the country contributes to its reputation as  a safer environment for residents and visitors alike.

New Zealand

It is known for its absence of native mosquito species. The country's cold climate and strong winds create an inhospitable environment for mosquitoes.

Iceland

San Marino, a microstate surrounded by Italy, does not maintain its own army. Instead, it relies on Italy for its defense under a longstanding military agreement. 

San Marino

Monaco does not have its own airport. Despite its small size, it is well-connected to the region through the nearby Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in France

Monaco

Bhutan does not have any traffic lights in its capital city, Thimphu. Instead, the traffic is controlled by traffic police officers who manage the flow of vehicles at major intersections.

Bhutan

The Bahamas, a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, has very few rivers. Due to the porous limestone makeup of the islands, there are no significant rivers in the this country. 

Bahamas

Luxembourg, a small European country known for multilingual population. The country has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German.

Luxembourg

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports