Liechtenstein

Situated in the Western Europe, the Principality of Liechtenstein is a landlocked nation that is surrounded by Austria on its east and Switzerland on its west. The country’s biggest city is Schaan and its capital city is Vaduz. Roughly, it has about 35,000 people living in the nation.

Liechtenstein is German-speaking country and its constitutional monarchy has been segregated in to eleven municipalities.

This nation is best visited during the cold season because the terrain of the nation is mountainous and as such, many people visit this country during the winter season to enjoy the winter sports.

The financial sector in the Principality of Liechtenstein is quite powerful and many people consider this nation to be a tax haven.

The country may not have many natural resources but it is one among the very few nations in the world where the companies registered in the country is more than its citizens.

Liechtenstein is an extremely industrialized economy that has a strong financial service sector and a high standard of living.

The country’s culture has been influenced by the cultures of different European countries, particularly those countries whose native language is German.

You will find the cultures of Switzerland, Austria, Vorarlberg, Tirol, and Bavaria in the Liechtenstein culture.

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    Gutenberg Castle

    Gutenberg Castle is a preserved castle in the town of Balzers, Liechtenstein, the centre of the municipality of Balzers. Gutenberg is one of the five castles of the principality and one of two that have survived preserved until the present day.

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    Vaduz Castle

    Vaduz Castle is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop.