Quick Data on Liechtenstein
| Short Name | Liechtenstein |
| Capital | Vaduz |
| Long Name | Principality of Liechtenstein |
| Country Code | LS |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 160 sq km |
| Population | 39,137 |
| Language | German |
| Nationality | Liechtensteiner(s) |
Geography of Liechtenstein
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 47 16 N, 9 32 E, Liechtenstein neighbors Austria 34 km, Switzerland 41 km. The terrain in Liechtenstein is described as mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Liechtenstein: continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers.
| Surface Total | 160 sq km |
| Land Surface | 160 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 75 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Austria 34 km, Switzerland 41 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Vorder-Grauspitz 2,599 m |
Resources of Liechtenstein
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being hydroelectric potential, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 37.60% of Liechtenstein, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 43.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 37.60% | 60 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 43.10% | 69 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 19.30% | 31 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Liechtenstein
The population of the country is estimated at 39,137 people, with the biggest urban area having 5,000 VADUZ (capital) (2018). Known as Liechtensteiner(s), the people from Liechtenstein come from diversified ethnic groups such as Liechtensteiner 66%, Swiss 9.6%, Austrian 5.8%, German 4.3%, Italian 3.1%, other 11.2% (2017 est.). The official language is German. Religions: Roman Catholic (official) 73.4%, Protestant Reformed 6.3%, Muslim 5.9%, Christian Orthodox 1.3%, Lutheran 1.2%, other Protestant .7%, other Christian .3%, other .8%, none 7%, unspecified 3.3% (2015 est.).
| Population | 39,137 |
| Nationality | Liechtensteiner(s) |
| Official Language | German |
| Other Languages | German 91.5% (official) (Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 10.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 7.8 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 14.40% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy. The legal system makes use of civil law system influenced by Swiss, Austrian, and German law.
| Governing Type | constitutional monarchy |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Liechtenstein
From a population total of 39,137, the labor force is 38,520 (2012) (2015 est.). The main products in agriculture are: wheat, barley, corn, potatoes; livestock, dairy products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments. Its exports cover small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products. The main import products are: agricultural products, raw materials, energy products, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles.
| Exports | $3.217 billion (2015 est.) |
| Imports | NA (2015 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $139,100 (2009 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 68.43 million kWh (2015 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 37,214 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 98.10% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Liechtenstein, statistics sectio
