GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Liechtenstein is a German-speaking, 25km-long principality between Austria and Switzerland. It is known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes and villages linked by a network of trails. The capital, Vaduz, a cultural and financial center, is home to the Kunstmuseum (Museum of Art) with galleries of modern and contemporary art. The Postal Museum displays Liechtenstein’s rare postage stamps.
COUNTRY FACTS
POPULATION
35,000
CAPITAL
Vaduz (5,000)
GDP PER CAPITA
U.S. $25,000
LANGUAGE
German
RELIGION
Roman Catholic, Protestant
LIFE EXPECTANCY
79
AREA
160 square kilometers (62 square miles)
LITERACY PERCENT
100
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LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED
VADUZ
Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, sits on the Rhine River near the Swiss border. On a hillside overlooking the town, the Vaduz Castle dates back to the 12th century and is a royal family residence. In the Städtle, the pedestrianized town center, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein displays modern art. Nearby, the National Museum houses archaeological and cultural artifacts in a medieval building.
VADUZ
Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, sits on the Rhine River near the Swiss border. On a hillside overlooking the town, the Vaduz Castle dates back to the 12th century and is a royal family residence. In the Städtle, the pedestrianized town center, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein displays modern art. Nearby, the National Museum houses archaeological and cultural artifacts in a medieval building.
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