Country Guide • Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bound by the Austria province of Vorarlberg to the east and the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and Graubunden to the west. Around 40% of the country lies in the upper Rhine River Valley occupying the broad flood plain while the reminder of the country is part of the Alps Mountain Ranges, which have extensive forests with meadows at high levels.
| Official Name | Principality of Liechtenstein |
|---|---|
| Area | 160km² (62mile²) |
| Population | 33,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 537 |
| Capital City | Vaduz |
| Religions | 87% Roman Catholic, 8% Protestant |
| Language | German |
| Government | Hereditary constitutional monarchy |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Swiss Franc |
| GDP | $825 million |
| GDP per Head | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources | Hydroelectric potential and arable land |
| Land Use | Arable Land 25% |
| Agriculture | Barley, wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, livestock and dairy products |
| Industry | Business Services, Ceramics, Light Machinery, Metal Working, Pharmaceuticals, Precision Instruments, Processed Foods, Textiles, Tourism |
| Tourism | Liechtenstein is very similar to Switzerland so great for mountains, fresh air and great skiing |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | Altitude sickness |
| Climate | Liechtenstein has an alpine climate with mild winters. The climate is greatly influenced by a warm south wind called the Fohn, which comes hastily in spring. Average annual rainfall varies from 6 to 47 inches and up to 71 inches in the alpine regions. Average temperature ranges in summer are from 20 to 28°C to a minimum of -15°C in winter |
| Time | GMT/UTC+2 hours |
| National Days | August 15 |
| Visas | Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the USA do not require visas for visits of up to three months |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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