With a land area of 160 square kilometers, Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries on the European continent. The principality of Liechtenstein is nestled in the Central Alps, between Austria and Switzerland. Its territory is composed of mountains, except in the western portion, where the fertile plains of the valley of the Rhine river predominate.
Liechtenstein has strong economic and political ties with neighboring Switzerland, with the country adopting the Swiss franc and delegates the administration of foreign affairs and telephone services to the neighboring nation. postcards.
Despite its small territorial extension, Liechtenstein is a very rich country. Its economy is well developed and industrialized, the main segments of the industry are: textile, pharmaceutical, dental prostheses, among others. Low tax rates have caused the country to attract thousands of businesses; currently, more than 75,000 companies are headquartered in the country. Another important element for the national economy is tourism.
The inhabitants of this country have an excellent standard of living. GDP per capita is one of the highest on the planet: $118,040. With an average of 0.891, the Liechtenstein Human Development Index (HDI) ranks 6th in the world ranking of HDI, according to data released in 2010 by the United Nations.
Liechtenstein Coat of Arms
Liechtenstein data:
Territorial extension: 160 km².
Location: Europe.
Capital: Vaduz.
Climate: Mountain.
Government: Parliamentary monarchy.
Administrative division: 11 communes.
Language: German (official).
Religion: Christianity 93.6% (Catholic 75.2%, no affiliation 7.3%, other 11.1%), no religion and atheism 3.6%, other 2.8%.
Population: 35,010 inhabitants. (Men: 17,256; Women: 17,754).
Ethnic Composition: Germans 73%, Swiss 15%, other 12%.
Demographic density: 218.8 inhab/km².
Average annual population growth rate: 0.8%.
Population residing in urban areas: 14.22%.
Population residing in rural areas: 85.78%.
Life expectancy at birth: 83.5 years.
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.891 (very high).
Currency: Swiss Franc.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 4.2 billion dollars.
GDP per capita: $118,040.
Foreign relations: WTO, UN.
By Wagner de Cerqueira and Francisco
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
countries - geography - Brazil School
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/geografia/liechtenstein.htm
