Liechtenstein

About Liechtenstein

Capital

Vaduz

Continent

Independence Date

23 January 1719

Official Language	German
Second Language	English
Population	~40,000
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#10
Dialing Code	423
Country TLD	.li

Liechtenstein Overview

Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein), is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south, and Austria to the east and north. The capital is Vaduz, while Schaan is its largest municipality.

Liechtenstein is one of the world’s smallest yet wealthiest nations, known for its high standard of living, financial sector, and strong industrial base. Nestled in the Alps, the country features picturesque mountain landscapes, medieval castles, and a stable economy closely linked to Switzerland, including a shared currency.

The official language is German, and the national currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince and is part of both the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Schengen Area.

Quick Facts About Liechtenstein

Coordinates	47.1660° N, 9.5554° E
Bordering Countries	Switzerland, Austria
Region / Continent	Europe (Central Europe)
Total Area	~160 sq km
Population Density	~240 people per sq km
Highest Point	Grauspitz – 2,599 m
Major Rivers	Rhine River
Climate Type	Continental; cold winters and mild summers
Famous For	Wealth, banking sector, Alpine scenery, castles
Major Landmarks	Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg Castle, Rhine Valley, Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Official Language	German
Currency	Swiss Franc (CHF)
Government Type	Constitutional Monarchy
Time Zone	UTC+1 (CET); UTC+2 (CEST)
Major Exports	Machinery, precision instruments, dental products
Visitor Entry	Part of Schengen Area; visa-free for many countries