Time Zone |
Africa/Gaborone |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Vaduz |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Located in eastern Botswana, close to the South African border, Mohapi is a small city known for its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty. As one of the major trade nodes between Botswana and South Africa, the local economy is based on animal husbandry and small-scale agriculture, and the inhabitants are mostly of Tswana ethnicity, preserving the traditional tribal culture and customs. The city is surrounded by vast grasslands and savannahs, making it one of the best-kept secrets for viewing African wildlife for travelers seeking a pristine eco-experience. Despite its small size, Mohapi is an ideal gateway for exploring the nature of eastern Botswana with its friendly community atmosphere and pristine landscape that has not been over-exploited.
Schaan is the largest municipality in the Principality of Liechtenstein by area and is located in the Rhine Valley in the north of the country, on the border with Switzerland. As the industrial and economic center of Liechtenstein, Schaan is known for its highly developed production industry and is home to the headquarters of a number of internationally renowned medical device and high-tech companies.
Schaan has historically undergone a merger of municipalities in the 1960s and today has a population of about 6,000, or a quarter of the country's total population. The town retains its historic buildings, such as the St. Lawrence Church, while incorporating modern urban planning to create a unique, semi-industrial, semi-residential landscape.
Schaan has the only train station in Liechtenstein and is connected to Switzerland and Austria by the Austrian Federal Railroad. The city is home to multinational companies such as Hilti and Hilti, and has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world, making it known as the "Invisible Champion of the Alps".
Tourists can visit the branch of the Liechtenstein National Museum and experience the bicycle route around the Rhine. Although not as well known as the capital Vaduz, Schaan is an ideal gateway for exploring this pocket-sized country with its clean streets, amenities and natural beauty next to the Alps.