Liechtenstein

country in Central Europe
Organization sovereign_state Q347
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World Factbook

CIA reference data · 4 sections
Geography
Location
Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Climate
continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
Terrain
mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third
Natural resources
hydroelectric potential, arable land
People & Society
Religions
Roman Catholic (official) 73.4%, Protestant Reformed 6.3%, Muslim 5.9%, Christian Orthodox 1.3%, Lutheran 1.2%, other Protestant 0.7%, other Christian 0.3%, other 0.8%, none 7%, unspecified 3.3% (2015 est.)
Government
Government type
constitutional monarchy
Independence
23 January 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established); 12 July 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire); 24 August 1866 (independence from the German Confederation)
National holiday
National Day, 15 August (1940)
Legal system
civil law system influenced by Swiss, Austrian, and German law
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$7.172 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$210,600 (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
2.8% (2022 est.)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06

Liechtenstein

Summary

Liechtenstein is a sovereign state[1]. Liechtenstein draws 15,181 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #75 of 197).[2]

Key Facts

  • Liechtenstein was a member of Council of Europe[3].
  • Liechtenstein was a member of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development[4].
  • Liechtenstein was a member of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe[5].
  • Liechtenstein was a member of European Free Trade Association[6].
  • Liechtenstein was a member of International Atomic Energy Agency[7].
  • Liechtenstein is in the country of Liechtenstein[8].
  • Liechtenstein is on the body of water Rhine[9].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Josef Hoop[10].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Alexander Frick[11].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Gerard Batliner[12].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Alfred Hilbe[13].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Walter Kieber[14].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Hans Brunhart[15].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Markus Büchel[16].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Mario Frick[17].
  • Liechtenstein's head of government is recorded as Daniel Risch[18].
  • Liechtenstein is on the continent of Europe[19].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as sovereign state[20].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as principality[21].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as unitary state[22].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as doubly landlocked country[23].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as microstate[24].
  • Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as country[25].
  • Liechtenstein's head of state is recorded as Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein[26].
  • Liechtenstein's capital is recorded as Vaduz[27].

Body

Identity

Liechtenstein is part of European Economic Area[28]. Liechtenstein followed Q66087897[29].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Liechtenstein include Liechtensteiners[30], a human population[31] and Liechtenstein State Celebration[32], a public holidays in Liechtenstein[33], founded in 1940[34].

Why It Matters

Liechtenstein draws 15,181 Wikipedia views per month (sovereign_state category, ranking #75 of 197).[2] Liechtenstein has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] Liechtenstein is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for Liechtenstein include Liechtensteiners[30], a human population[31] and Liechtenstein State Celebration[32], a public holidays in Liechtenstein[33], founded in 1940[34].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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