Bonnau Jout
Welcome to Vanguardia...
Explore the fascinating natural environment of our Atlantic archipelago online, get to know some of the Celtic roots of our culture or discover new things in state and politics. Be inspired by background information about our economy, transport and travel tips for your visit. The Vanguardia Tourist Board will help you book your trip to us. I wish you a good day: "Bonnau Jout"
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dr Vincent Casillas
Visit our country's top 10 travel destinations
The Palau d'Estel, which was completed in the last century, or the modern Citét Nou in the capital Prèsenet are considered one of the top 10 sights in the country.
Vanguardian topography
Note before arrival
Characteristics
Official designation
Le Gran Maitrecq de la Vanguardie
(Eng.: High Mastership Vanguardien)
form of government
Parliamentary elective monarchy
state symbols
Flag: La Blandera blue,
Hymn: 'Nou sounis grandië'
head of state
His Excellency the Grand Master
dr Vincent Casillas
national holiday
Flag Day
Every 21st of the month
time zone:
Western European time zone (corresponds to CET+1, except in Oct.)
land area:
80,995 km² (113th place)
1,690,996m² (incl. Terr. L'Antarctide)
Population:
8.78 million inhabitants (97th place in the world)
Density: 108.4 E/km² (37th place world)
Development per year: +1.57%
Local Currency:
Loudors (Ł)
Gross domestic product (GDP):
Total (nominal): $416.8 billion
Total (PPP): $439.6 billion
GDP/pop. (nom): $47,290
GDP/pop. (KKP): 49,869 USD
International license plates:
Country code (ISO336): V
Telephone area code: +29
Internet: .van