Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a Alpine microstate combining precision-engineering manufacturing, robust financial services, and strong fiscal reserves.

Where in the world is Liechtenstein located?

Liechtenstein is a Country located in the Western Europe sub-region in the continent of Europe.

Basic Information

Capital City: Vaduz, capital city of Liechtenstein

Population: 41,024 (UN)

Area: 160 km² / 99 sq mi

People from Liechtenstein are called: Liechtensteiners

Geography

Latitude: 47.111° N

Longitude: 9.559° E

Geographical Subregion: Western Europe

Continental Region: Europe

Borders

Switzerland — Land border
Austria — Land border

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 9 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 181

Climate

continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers

Economy

GDP per Capita: $217,928 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 1

Currency: Franc

Currency Code: CHF

Human Development

HDI Rank: 17 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.938

Mean Years of Schooling: 12.4

Expected Years of Schooling: 15.4

Life Expectancy at Birth: 83.6 Years

Religion

Most Predominant: Catholic official

Second Most Predominant: Protestant

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

Technical Information

TLD: .li

Calling Code: +423

MapGeo Name: Liechtenstein

MapGeo Code: LI

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