Description flag of Liechtenstein
two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band
Official country name
Principality of Liechtenstein
Local names
Fuerstentum Liechtenstein (long)
Liechtenstein (short)
Nationality
Liechtensteiner(s) (noun) Liechtenstein (adjective)
Languages spoken
German (official), Alemannic dialect
Population
34,498 ranked 213, (data 2008)
Geography
along with Uzbekistan, one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world; variety of microclimatic variations based on elevation. The lowest point is Ruggeller Riet 430 m.
Land borders
76km, Austria 34.9 km, Switzerland 41.1 km.
Administrative divisions
11 communes (Gemeinden, singular - Gemeinde); Balzers, Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Planken, Ruggell, Schaan, Schellenberg, Triesen, Triesenberg, Vaduz
Independence
23 January 1719 (Principality of Liechtenstein established); 12 July 1806 (independence from the Holy Roman Empire)