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Travel to Lithuania with ETIAS
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Lithuania, the Baltic jewel on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covers an area of approximately 65,300 square kilometres and is home to a population of around 2.8 million. The charming capital, Vilnius, with its baroque architecture and cobbled streets, reflects the country's rich history. Lithuania prides itself on its unique language, one of the oldest in Europe, and the stunning Curonian Spit National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Entering the Schengen area with ETIAS from Grenada
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Grenada, an enchanting island state in the Caribbean, fascinates with its rich culture and breathtaking nature. The country covers an area of around 344 square kilometres and is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from lush rainforests to palm-fringed beaches. Grenada borders the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and has a friendly population of around 112,000 inhabitants. The capital St. George's impresses with its charming harbour architecture and is a cultural centre.

With ETIAS to Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein is a small Central European state between Switzerland and Austria. On only 160 square kilometres, around 39,000 people live in the capital Vaduz, known for the Vaduz Castle of the Princely Family. A highlight is the Liechtenstein Art Museum, which displays modern art. The country's alpine landscape offers wonderful opportunities for hiking and skiing, especially in the Malbun region. Liechtenstein is a charming gem that combines history, culture and nature.

Entering the Schengen area from Georgia with ETIAS
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Georgia is a country in the South Caucasus, east of the Black Sea and south of the Great Caucasus. It borders Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south and Azerbaijan to the east. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, also known as Tiflis in Georgian. With a population of over one million, it is the country's largest and most populous city. Georgia covers an area of 57,215 km² and is sparsely populated with a population of around 3.7 million. More than a quarter of the population lives in the capital region around Tbilisi.

Travel to Latvia with ETIAS
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Latvia is located in the Baltic States and borders Lithuania, Russia, Belarus and Estonia. Its natural border is the Baltic Sea. About 1.85 million people live on an area of 64589 square kilometres. The official language is Latvian, but there is also a Russian-speaking minority. The main economic sectors are services, industry and agriculture.

 History of Latvia in brief

 

Entering the Schengen area from El Salvador
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El Salvador is home to about 6.5 million people on an area of around 210,000 square kilometres. The small country on the Pacific coast looks back on an interesting history that stretches from pre-Columbian times through Spanish colonisation to the present. Anyone visiting the country should not only admire the beautiful coastal regions, but also be inspired by the food and culture.

 A brief outline of the history of El Salvador

Enter Croatia with ETIAS
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Croatia is located in the south-east of Europe. About four million people live in an area of 56,594 square kilometres. The capital is Zagreb. The country is characterised by its geographical diversity. There are impressive mountains in the interior and beautiful beaches for swimming and relaxing. The famous coastal cities of Dubrovnik and Split are well worth a visit, as is the Plitvice Lakes National Park.

 Croatia's history at a glance

Entering the ETIAS area from Dominica
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Dominica is a small island state in the eastern Caribbean. The capital is Roseau. About 72,000 people live in an area of about 750 square kilometres, 15,000 of them in the capital, which is the economic centre of the island nation.

 A brief history of Dominica

 Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1493 and encountered the indigenous Kalinago people. They did not take kindly to the invaders and fought back.

Entering Italy with ETIAS
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Italy, with Rome as its capital, lies on the Mediterranean Sea. Around 59 million people live in an area of 301,338 square kilometres. In addition to the Mediterranean Sea, Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. There are also the enclaves of San Marino and Vatican City. Italy also shares a maritime border with Croatia.

 A brief history of Italy

 

From Costa Rica to the Schengen Area with ETIAS
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Costa Rica is one of the countries for which no separate visa is required. This will change with the introduction of ETIAS. However, the effort is minimal and can be done by people who are not so digitally savvy.

 

Key facts about Costa Rica at a glance

 

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