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Country in Europe

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein belongs to Europe. The capital city is Vaduz.

CapitalVaduz
LanguageGerman
CurrencySwiss franc
Population41k

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe (Alpine)
GovernmentConstitutional hereditary principality
Independence1806
Area160 km2
Population density238/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+423
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.935
Safety index
76.0
Internet access
98%
Life expectancy
83.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Grauspitz2,599 m
Schwarzhorn2,574 m
Naafkopf2,570 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity80%
  • No religion13%
  • Other6%
  • Islam1%

Why Visit

Vaduz CastleThe royal residence perched above the capital, open during national day.
Alpine HikingThe three-day Liechtenstein Trail crosses the entire country.
KunstmuseumA modern art museum with a strong collection of 19th and 20th century works.
Low Tax HavenOne of very few doubly landlocked countries with one of the world's highest GDPs.
Rhine ValleyVineyards and medieval villages in the valley between Alps and Jura.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Schaan
6.2k
Vaduz
5.4k
Balzers
4.8k

Climate Overview

-2CJan avg.
21CJul avg.
900 mmYearly rainfall
Continental / AlpineClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencySwiss franc
Official languageGerman
National day15 August
Electricity230V, Type J