Back to list of countries of the world in alphabetical order

Complete details about Liechtenstein in Europe with capital city Vaduz

Country NameLiechtenstein (Liechtenstein)
Country CodeLIE
Capital CityVaduz
ContinentEurope
RegionWestern Europe
Independence Year1806
Population32300
Surface Area160.0
Life Expectancy78.8 years
GNP1119.0 (old 1084.0)
Government FormConstitutional Monarchy

Spoken Languages

German [official]     (89.0%)
Italian     (2.5%)
Turkish     (2.5%)

Major Cities

Schaan, Schaan     (population 5346)
Vaduz, Vaduz     (population 5043)

Liechtenstein's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Economic TimesWed, 23 May 2012 05:26:09 -0700
Liechtenstein now safe haven not tax haven: Klaus Tschuetscher

VADUZ: Liechtenstein is promoting itself as an oasis of political and economic stability amid the turmoil of the euro zone debt crisis after international pressure forced the tiny Alpine principality to clamp down on tax evasion.   read full story


Publisher: Austrian IndependentTue, 22 May 2012 06:59:49 -0700
Liechtenstein 'is turning into a haven of stability'

The prime minister of Liechtenstein has defended his country against accusations of being a tax haven. Klaus Tschütscher told Austrian magazine profil: "We have the highest standards regarding money laundering, tax cooperation and supervisory issues.   read full story


Publisher: Tax-news.comTue, 22 May 2012 04:04:09 -0700
Liechtenstein Submits AIFM Bill To Parliament

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels During a recent sitting, the Liechtenstein government submitted to parliament a bill providing for the transposition of the European Union's 2011 Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) into ...   read full story


Publisher: Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Mon, 14 May 2012 18:07:31 -0700
Music Review: Liechtenstein - Fast Forward

ORG Not letting their debut define them, Liechtenstein expands into neighboring sonic territory, as the band crafts a different variety of equally irresistible songs this time around. On Fast Forward, we have yet another lineup change.   read full story