Liechtenstein, Europe
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Image of Vaduz, capital city of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a Alpine microstate combining precision-engineering manufacturing, robust financial services, and strong fiscal reserves.
Liechtenstein in one word would be “Banking,” meaning wealth management.
Liechtenstein Flag
Liechtenstein armorial
Liechtenstein is a country located in the Western Europe sub‑region of the Europe continent.
Easy learning about Liechtenstein |
The capital city of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.
Liechtenstein is located in | Western Europe Europe Continent |
Liechtenstein has a population of | 39,598 inhabitants within a total area of 160 Km2 (99 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
Human Development Index (HDI) | Liechtenstein HDI ranks in position nº 17 worldwide HDI of 0.938 (0.4 to 1) (2023 data from UNDP) |
Liechtenstein’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 181 countries Liechtenstein passport ranks 11th in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
Liechtenstein ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
Latitude & Longitude | 47° 16' N, 9° 32' E Open in Google Maps |
Neighbouring countries | Switzerland, Austria. |
Liechtenstein Climate | continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers |
Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic (official), |
Second most predominant religion | Protestant Reformed, |
Currency name & code | Franc (CHF) |
Internet ccTLD | .li |
Liechtenstein calling code | +423 |
Liechtenstein administrative divisions
11 communes (Gemeinden)- Balzers
- Eschen
- Gamprin
- Mauren
- Planken
- Ruggell
- Schaan
- Schellenberg
- Triesen
- Triesenberg
- Vaduz
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