Category:Europe/Liechtenstein/

Coordinates: 47°08′30″N 9°31′24″E 47.1417, 9.5233

Liechtenstein

The Principality of Liechtenstein lktnstan is a landlocked alpine microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and by Austria to the east.Liechtenstein is the smallest German-speaking country in the world. It is a constitutional monarchy divided into 11 municipalities. Its capital is Vaduz. Much of Liechtenstein's terrain is mountainous, making it a winter sports destination. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterize its landscape both in the north (Unterland) and in the south (Oberland). The country has a strong financial sector and has been identified as a tax haven. It is a member of the European Free Trade Agreement. Liechtenstein is not part of the European Union and has shown no interest in joining.^[1]

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