Liechtenstein: flag, capital and facts

Liechtenstein is a landlocked country in Western Europe. Its capital is Vaduz. It covers about 160 km² (61.8 sq mi). The official language is German. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Liechtenstein at a glance

Official name: Principality of Liechtenstein
Capital: Vaduz
Region: Western Europe (Europe)
Area: 160 km² (61.8 sq mi)
Official language: German
Currency: Swiss franc (Fr)
People: Liechtensteiner
Calling code: +423
Internet domain: .li
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.

Liechtenstein is in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.

Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (Fr).

The official language of Liechtenstein is German.

Liechtenstein borders Austria and Switzerland.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Liechtenstein at a glance

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