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Liechtenstein Travel Guide
Key Facts
Geography
Area:
160 sq km (61.8 sq miles).
Population:
34,247 (CIA estimate 2007).
Population density:
214 per sq km.
Capital:
Vaduz. Population: 5,000 (UN estimate 2003).
Government:
Imperial principality with a hereditary constitutional monarchy. Principality established in 1719.
Head of state:
Prince Hans Adam II since 1989.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Adrian Hasler since 2013.
Electricity:
230 volts AC, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs are used.
Liechtenstein seems to be the forgotten corner of Europe; tucked in between Switzerland and Austria, this beautiful country is often overlooked, despite being more than a fair match for its neighbours.
In the summer, hikers and cyclists can traverse the stunning mountain ranges or valleys, while in winter these same areas offer skiing, ice skating and sledging.
Pretty villages with quaint chapels dot the land, while the capital Vaduz, with its stunning hill-top castle, has plenty of history, and shops, to explore.
With its intrinsic links to Switzerland and low tax, Liechtenstein's population is one of the most prosperous in the world, so you won't be the only one smiling when you're there.
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