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🇱🇮 Liechtenstein Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Liechtenstein is a country in Western Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 160 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Western Europe
sub-region
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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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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1806
established
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Climate
Alpine, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Liechtenstein is situated in Western Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. As a landlocked country, Liechtenstein has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Liechtenstein covers a total area of 160 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 38K across this area, the population density is 238/km². The capital city is Vaduz.

Climate

The climate of Liechtenstein is alpine, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally May–September (hiking), December–March (skiing), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Liechtenstein

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Switzerland
Bern
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Austria
Vienna

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Liechtenstein located?

Liechtenstein is located in Western Europe, Europe. The capital city is Vaduz.

How large is Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein has a total area of 160 km² with a population density of 238/km².

What countries border Liechtenstein?

Liechtenstein shares land borders with: Switzerland, Austria.

What is the climate of Liechtenstein?

The climate of Liechtenstein is Alpine, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is May–September (hiking), December–March (skiing).

What timezone is Liechtenstein in?

Liechtenstein observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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