5 Countries Without Airports

It's hard to believe that only a few countries worldwide do not have airports.

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These countries are known for their prosperous tourism industry and attract people from all over the world.

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Small size, limited space, and proximity to other major cities are the main reasons for needing an airport.

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1. Vatican City, the world's smallest country with a population of around 840 people, does not have an airport of its own because of its proximity to Rome.

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2. Monaco, a city-state situated in the French Riviera is the second-smallest country in the world. The nearest airport is Nice Cote d' Azur Airpor in France.

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