Liechtenstein
Constitutional monarchyIndependent since 1806
Official:
Principality of Liechtenstein
Local name:
Liechtenstein
Region:
Western Europe
Area:
161 km²
Capital:
Vaduz
Geography
Liechtenstein is a landlocked country in the Eastern Alps of Central Europe. The dwarf state has a total area of only 161 km² (62 mi²). This land area is about 0.9 times the size of Washington, D.C. Liechtenstein is thus one of the smallest countries in Europe by area and ranked 222nd worldwide.The highest mountain peak (Grauspitz) is at 2,599 meters. There is no access to the open sea. There are direct national borders with the two neighboring countries Austria and Switzerland. The distance between New York City and the Capital Vaduz is about 6,410 km (3,983 mi).
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Current time in Liechtenstein:
The countrywide time in Liechtenstein is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesSunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Liechtenstein is Central European Time (CET).
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 29 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:39,039
Population per km²:243.2
Life expectancy males:Ø 80.1 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 83.4 yearsBirth rate:
9.1 ‰Death rate:
8.2 ‰Males/Females:
49.6% : 50.4%Population pyramid
The currency in Liechtenstein is the Swiss franc (CHF).
1 Franc is divided into 100 Rappen.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Franc is divided into 100 Rappen.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 0.90 Francs
1 Franc = 1.11 US dollar
1 Franc = 1.11 US dollar
Languages
Official language:
German
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| German | 94.5 % |
| Italian | 1.1 % |
| other | 4.4 % |
Religions
State religion:
Catholic Church
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Lutherans | 1.3% |
| Roman Catholics | 75.9% |
| other Protestants | 6.5% |
| Muslims | 5.4% |
| nondenominational | 5.4% |
| other | 5.5% |
Economy
| GDP: | 6.11 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 3,217.0 M $ |
| Importations: | 2,230.0 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 2.4 % |
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.935, Liechtenstein counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification.
Liechtenstein is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 32% Agricultural areas: | 52 km² |
| 42% Forest: | 67 km² |
| 26% Others: | 42 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 630 km |
| Railways: | 9 km |
| Waterways: | 28 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 20 |
Most important cities
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Vaduz / Capital | 5,770 |
| Schaan | 5,750 |
| Triesen | 4,700 |
| Balzers | 4,450 |
| Eschen | 4,010 |
| Mauren | 3,630 |
| Triesenberg | 2,690 |
| Ruggell | 1,860 |
| Gamprin | 1,270 |
| Schellenberg | 1,000 |
| Planken | 377 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1987 |
Existing trade agreements
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