2010 Benelux - Germany

My 4th micronation, in no means the smallest but certainly rivals in awesomeness. Every micronation seems to have one big draw to it. Monoco doesn't recognize worldwide income from sports or tv as a 'job' therefore making income exempt from taxation. Liechtenstein corporate tax rate is very low. Luxembourg seems to have some banking loopholes making commodity funds (and maybe others) very attractive places to be formed. The Vaticans age of consent is 12 and you see who that has attracted...

But the coolest thing in Luxembourg was the fact it was built on a huge hill that over time they formed massive tunnel systems under. You can still visit today and its a perfect thing to do with kids (or adults who want to act like kids). Hours of exploring mine shafts and tunnels, artillary rooms, and even the occasional dungeon are all easily walked to from the main palace. Cool stuff!

Luxembourg is the only remaining Grand Dutchy State with the current duke a direct decendant of the duke from 890. So the duke has a palace downtown and since its a tiny nation they have 1 marching guard. Monaco and even the Vatican have more than 1 guard! But Luxembourg apparently has nothing to worry about, and therfore 1 guard will do...

Also I found probably the last Chi-Chi's left in existance, and we ate there. It was as bad as I always remembered...

Aufedersein Luxembourg... Guten Tag Deutchland!