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Liechtenstein Capital: Vaduz Population: 33,987 The Geography of Liechtenstein Total Size: 160 square km Size Comparison: about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 47 16 N, 9 32 E World Region: Europe General Terrain: mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third Geographical Low Point: Ruggeller Riet 430 m Geographical High Point: Vorder-Grauspitz 2,599 m Climate: continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers The People of Liechtenstein Type of Government: constitutional monarchy Languages Spoken: German (official), Alemannic dialect Independence: 23 January 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established); 12 July 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire) National Holiday: Assumption Day, 15 August Nationality: Liechtensteiner(s) Religions: Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2% (June 2002) Economy of Liechtenstein Major Industries: electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments Agricultural Products: wheat, barley, corn, potatoes; livestock, dairy products Natural Resources: hydroelectric potential, arable land Major Exports: small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products Major Imports: agricultural products, raw materials, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles Currency: Swiss franc (CHF) National GDP: $1,786,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $2,470,000,000 Brief History of Liechtenstein: The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Liechtenstein to enter into a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. Shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight have resulted in concerns about the use of the financial institutions for money laundering. Liechtenstein has, however, implemented new anti-money-laundering legislation and recently concluded a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US. Back to Geography Home Page

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