The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over 160 km² (about 61.7 square miles) and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz; the biggest town is Schaan.
It has its own government, but its security and defence is by the Swiss.
Liechtenstein is the smallest German-speaking country in the world, and the only alpine country to lie entirely within the Alps. It is also the only German-speaking country not to share a common frontier with Germany. It is a constitutional monarchy divided into 11 municipalities.
Castle of Vaduz and National Dress:
Castle of Vaduz - the most prominent landmark of Vaduz, the home of the reigning prince.
This independent monarchy is world famous for its well-designed postage stamps:
