Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Principality of Liechtenstein, it is home to roughly 40,450 people and covers an area of about 160 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Liechtenstein — its capital Vaduz, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Liechtenstein on the map
Geographically, Liechtenstein belongs to Western Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 160 km², which makes it the 224th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Liechtenstein has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Austria and Switzerland.
The capital city is Vaduz, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how liechtensteiner life really works.
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Population and languages of Liechtenstein
Around 40,450 people live in Liechtenstein, making it the 216th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Liechtenstein is called a Liechtensteiner.
The main language spoken here is German. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Liechtenstein — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Liechtenstein
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Liechtenstein is +423. Websites from the country typically use the .li internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Liechtenstein are its flag, its capital Vaduz, and its approximate population of 40,450.
Neighbouring countries
Liechtenstein shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein's flag emoji is 🇱🇮 — its two-letter country code is LI and its three-letter code is LIE.
- Liechtenstein covers 160 km², ranking 224th in the world by area.
- With about 40,450 people, Liechtenstein holds the 216th spot in the world population ranking.
- Liechtenstein is a member state of the United Nations.
- Liechtenstein is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Liechtenstein — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Liechtenstein?
- The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz.
- What is the population of Liechtenstein?
- Liechtenstein has a population of approximately 40,450 people, ranking 216th in the world.
- Where is Liechtenstein located?
- Liechtenstein is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Liechtenstein?
- The main language spoken in Liechtenstein is German.
- What currency is used in Liechtenstein?
- Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF).
