Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein
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- Official name
- Principality of Liechtenstein Fürstentum Liechtenstein · German
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 38,000
- Area
- 160 km²
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Neighbours
- Austria, Switzerland
- Internet / phone
- .li · +423
Where it is
Notable facts
- Liechtenstein is doubly landlocked — you must cross two countries to reach the sea.
- It is the world’s largest exporter of false teeth, thanks to the dental firm Ivoclar Vivadent.
- The country has no army; it was disbanded in 1868 as too expensive.
- It can be rented in its entirety for events, and the whole country can be walked across in a day.
National dish
Käsknöpfle Small flour dumplings layered with mountain cheese and topped with fried onion, served with apple sauce.