Liechtenstein is a Alpine microstate combining precision-engineering manufacturing, robust financial services, and strong fiscal reserves.
Liechtenstein
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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, capital city of Liechtenstein.
Word: Banking
Meaning: wealth management
Basic Information
Capital City: Vaduz, capital city of Liechtenstein
Population: 41,024 (UN)
Area: 160 km² / 99 sq mi
People are called: Liechtensteiners
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
11 communes (Gemeinden)
- Balzers
- Eschen
- Gamprin
- Mauren
- Planken
- Ruggell
- Schaan
- Schellenberg
- Triesen
- Triesenberg
- Vaduz
Geography
Latitude: 47° 16' N
Longitude: 9° 32' E
Geographical Subregion: Western Europe
Continental Region: Europe
Borders
- Switzerland — Land border
- Austria — Land border
Climate
continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
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