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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein
Capital
Vaduz
Population
38K
Area
160 km²
Language
German

Liechtenstein is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Vaduz, with a population of approximately 38K and a total area of 160 km². The official language is German and the currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF).

📊 Quick Facts about Liechtenstein

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Population
38K
total residents
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Total Area
160 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
238/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$7.4B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$194,736
per person
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Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
legal tender
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Language(s)
German
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1806
established
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Local Time in Vaduz

Liechtenstein covers an area of 160 km² with a population density of 238/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $7.4B ($194,736 per capita) and gained independence in 1806. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.

Did You Know?

Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, surrounded entirely by other landlocked countries. Despite its tiny size (160 km²), it has one of the highest GDPs per capita on Earth and more registered companies than people.

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✈️ Travel Information for Liechtenstein

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Best Time to Visit
May–September (hiking), December–March (skiing)
Alpine, cold winters, warm summers
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Liechtenstein travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Liechtenstein on the Map

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📍 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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🏆 Liechtenstein World Rankings

1st
GDP Per Capita
One of the highest GDP per capita in the world
1st
Doubly Landlocked
One of only 2 doubly landlocked countries, surrounded by landlocked countries
1st
False Teeth
World's largest producer of false teeth per capita
1st
Companies
More registered companies than citizens

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🗺️ Countries Bordering Liechtenstein

Switzerland
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Bern
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Vienna

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Liechtenstein

What is the capital of Liechtenstein?

The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.

What continent is Liechtenstein in?

Liechtenstein is located in Europe, in the Western Europe region.

What currency does Liechtenstein use?

Liechtenstein uses the Swiss Franc (CHF). The international calling code is +423.

What is the GDP of Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a GDP of $7.4B, with a GDP per capita of $194,736.

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