Liechtenstein

Europe

Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland.

47 16 N, 9 32 E

Für Gott, Fürst und Vaterland For God, Prince and Fatherland
Prince Hans-Adam II	Prime Minister Klaus Tschütscher

Capital
Vaduz

Government
Parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy

Religion
Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2%.

Population
35,789

Ethnic group
Liechtensteiner 65.6%, other 34.4%.

National Language                    
German
           
National Day
15 August Assumption Day

Anthem
Oben am jungen Rhein "Up on the Young Rhine"

Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)

Attractions
Liechtenstein Castle 

Website      

Art & Cultural

The ICON

Liechtenstein Castle Liechtenstein Castle is a castle located near Maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria bordering Vienna. It is located on the edge of the Wienerwald (Viennese Forest). The castle, originally built during the 12th century, was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1529 and 1683, and remained in ruins until 1884, when it was rebuilt. Liechtenstein ("bright stone") Castle is the origin of the name of the Liechtenstein family, the ruling house of the country of the same name, which owned the castle from at least 1140 until the 13th century and again from 1807 onwards.

Vaduz Castle