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Planken is a small municipality in the north of Liechtenstein, located in the southern foothills of the Alps, bordering the Swiss canton of Zurich, and is one of the country's smallest (approx. 7 square kilometers) and least-populated (approx. 800 inhabitants) administrative districts. Despite its small size, Planken is known for its tranquil nature and outdoor activities, with a number of hiking trails, including the "Planken Cross", the iconic viewpoint overlooking the Rhine Valley and the Alps. The town retains a traditional Liechtenstein lifestyle, with agriculture and tourism as the mainstays of the economy, attracting visitors looking for a peaceful nature experience. As one of the eleven Liechtenstein municipalities, Planken is a small but charming town that showcases the untouched beauty of the Alps.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.