Liechtenstein (officially, the Principality of Liechtenstein) is divided into 11 communes or municipalities (Gemeinden, sing. Gemeinde) In alphabetical order, these communes are: Balzers, Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Planken, Ruggell, Schaan, Schellenberg, Triesen, Triesenberg and Vaduz.
With an area of 160 sq. km, Liechtenstein is the 4th smallest country in Europe and the 6th smallest country in the world. Located along the Rhine River, Vaduz is the national capital of Liechtenstein. Situated in the central part of the country, to the north of Vaduz is Schaan – the largest municipality of Liechtenstein. Schaan is also the most populous municipality and the country’s chief administrative, business and industrial hub.
Where is Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein is a small, alpine and ‘doubly landlocked’ country, situated on the banks of the Rhine River in Central Europe. It is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Liechtenstein is located in the heart of the Alps and is bordered by Austria in the north and east; and by Switzerland in the south and west.
Liechtenstein Bordering Countries:
Switzerland, Austria.
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Outline Map of Liechtenstein
Key Facts
Legal Name
Principality of Liechtenstein
Flag
Capital City
Vaduz
47 08 N, 9 31 E
Total Area
160.00 km2
Land Area
160.00 km2
Water Area
N/A
Population
38,019
Currency
Swiss francs (CHF)
GDP
$6.55 Billion
GDP Per Capita
$173,356.05
This page was last updated on February 24, 2021
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