Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland.
The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleon ...
Longitude: 9.53333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Liechtenstein:
6,744.466 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third.
Natural Resources:
Hydroelectric potential, arable land.
Industries:
Electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments.
Population: 40,272
Most of the population is found in the western half of the country along the Rhine River.
Area: 160 km2
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC
Along with Uzbekistan, one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world; variety of microclimatic variations based on elevation.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| deu | German |
German 91.5% (official, Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CHF | Swiss franc | Fr. |
Capital City: Vaduz
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Liechtenstein
You're in for a treat! Liechtenstein is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful alpine landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Charming villages and castles
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited public transportation
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 2.3LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Liechtenstein cuisine features cheese, meat, and potatoes.
- Popular dishes include Käsknöpfle and Ribel.
- Freshly baked bread and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Vaduz Castle
- Explore the Liechtenstein National Museum
- Hike in the Alps
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