Liechtenstein is formally the Principality of Liechtenstein, a German-speaking microstate situated in the Alps between Austria and also Switzerland. Liechtenstein is an absolute monarchy headed by the Royal prince of Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and also south and Austria to the eastern and also north. It’s Europe’s fourth-smallest country, with a location of just over 160 square kilometres (62 square miles) and a populace of 38,749 (in 2019).

Separated into 11 towns, its capital is Vaduz, as well as its largest town is Schaan. It is additionally the tiniest nation to border 2 nations. Liechtenstein is among only two twice as landlocked countries on the planet; the various other being Uzbekistan.

Economically, Liechtenstein has among the highest possible GDPs per person worldwide when changed for buying power parity. The nation has a strong economic industry centred in Vaduz. It was when known as a billionaire tax haven, but is no more on any official blacklists of uncooperative tax haven countries. An Alpine country, Liechtenstein is hilly, making it a winter season sporting activity destination.

Liechtenstein is a member of the United Nations, the European Free Trade Association, and the Council of Europe. Although not a participant of the European Union, it joins both the Schengen Area and also the European Economic Area. It has a customs union and a financial union with Switzerland.