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Europe/Vaduz |
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UTC+1 |
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UTC+2 |
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Asia/Dili |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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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.
Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.