Liechtenstein

Country Liechtenstein
Capital Vaduz
Continent Europe
Currency Swiss franc(CHF)
Languages German

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The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815. Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced Liechtenstein to enter into a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. In 2000, shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight resulted in concerns about the use of financial institutions for money laundering. However, Liechtenstein implemented anti-money-laundering legislation and a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US that went into effect in 2003.

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Liechtenstein - Wikipedia
Liechtenstein - CIA World Fact Book
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Principality of Liechtenstein: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Principality of Liechtenstein - International Monetary FundPrincipality of Liechtenstein: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Principality of Liechtenstein  International Monetary Fund

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The 12 best things to do in Liechtenstein - Lonely PlanetThe 12 best things to do in Liechtenstein  Lonely Planet

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WTO | 2024 News items - Liechtenstein contributes to EIF Interim Facility to enhance LDC trade capacities - World Trade OrganizationWTO | 2024 News items - Liechtenstein contributes to EIF Interim Facility to enhance LDC trade capacities  World Trade Organization

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Liechtenstein Travel Guide: A Tiny Country Packed with Wonders - AirtelLiechtenstein Travel Guide: A Tiny Country Packed with Wonders  Airtel

UNHCR Liechtenstein Factsheet, September 2024 - ReliefWebUNHCR Liechtenstein Factsheet, September 2024  ReliefWeb

NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA (.gov)

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Liechtenstein-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comLiechtenstein-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Liechtenstein signs the Council of Europe’s AI treaty - Artificial Intelligence - coe.intLiechtenstein signs the Council of Europe’s AI treaty - Artificial Intelligence  coe.int

Quaderer re-elected in Liechtenstein - UEFA.comQuaderer re-elected in Liechtenstein  UEFA.com

Jaishankar meets Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, discusses progress in TEPA, Ukraine situation - The TribuneJaishankar meets Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, discusses progress in TEPA, Ukraine situation  The Tribune

Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein Observe the 89th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama - Central Tibetan AdministrationTibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein Observe the 89th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama  Central Tibetan Administration

UEFA Nations League: Lowest ranked FIFA team San Marino beats Liechtenstein, earns historic promotion - SportstarUEFA Nations League: Lowest ranked FIFA team San Marino beats Liechtenstein, earns historic promotion  Sportstar

Alpine microstate of Liechtenstein set for first female PM after vote - Euronews.comAlpine microstate of Liechtenstein set for first female PM after vote  Euronews.com

RSF calls for the postponement of Radio Liechtenstein’s privatisation and demands guarantees for its editorial independence - Reporters sans frontièresRSF calls for the postponement of Radio Liechtenstein’s privatisation and demands guarantees for its editorial independence  Reporters sans frontières

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Liechtenstein invests in UNDP to tackle overlapping crisis - United Nations Development ProgrammeLiechtenstein invests in UNDP to tackle overlapping crisis  United Nations Development Programme

Liechtenstein signs the Artemis Accords - SpaceNewsLiechtenstein signs the Artemis Accords  SpaceNews

Liechtenstein's LLB Group Says Net New Inflows Surge; Profits Rise - WealthBriefingLiechtenstein's LLB Group Says Net New Inflows Surge; Profits Rise  WealthBriefing

This is what a family meal looks like in Liechtenstein - National GeographicThis is what a family meal looks like in Liechtenstein  National Geographic

Liechtenstein Takes On Kazakhstan In Crucial World Cup Qualifier - Evrim AgaciLiechtenstein Takes On Kazakhstan In Crucial World Cup Qualifier  Evrim Agaci

Cymru v Liechtenstein: Register your interest for tickets - FAWCymru v Liechtenstein: Register your interest for tickets  FAW

IMF Wraps 2025 Article IV Talks with Liechtenstein - Mirage NewsIMF Wraps 2025 Article IV Talks with Liechtenstein  Mirage News

Scotland to face Iceland & Liechtenstein in June - BBCScotland to face Iceland & Liechtenstein in June  BBC

Impact of EU PCbCR Directive on MNEs: Focus on Liechtenstein - EYImpact of EU PCbCR Directive on MNEs: Focus on Liechtenstein  EY

Copper launches custody services in Liechtenstein - Asset Servicing TimesCopper launches custody services in Liechtenstein  Asset Servicing Times

Nikhil Palli Honored with Avicenna Medal by Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein - ANI NewsNikhil Palli Honored with Avicenna Medal by Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein  ANI News

Liechtenstein’s VP Bank names new CEO - Private Banker InternationalLiechtenstein’s VP Bank names new CEO  Private Banker International

Liechtenstein vs Kazakhstan Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA) - The Stats ZoneLiechtenstein vs Kazakhstan Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)  The Stats Zone

Liechtenstein votes to join IMF in referendum - ReutersLiechtenstein votes to join IMF in referendum  Reuters

South Korea To Liechtenstein: Countries That Celebrate Independence Day On August 15 Apart From India - News18South Korea To Liechtenstein: Countries That Celebrate Independence Day On August 15 Apart From India  News18

Liechtenstein's LLB Completes Austrian Bank Purchase - WealthBriefingLiechtenstein's LLB Completes Austrian Bank Purchase  WealthBriefing

The UN Veto Initiative ‘Hits a Nerve’: Q/A With Liechtenstein - PassBlueThe UN Veto Initiative ‘Hits a Nerve’: Q/A With Liechtenstein  PassBlue

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Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein - fundsforNGOsSmall Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein  fundsforNGOs

Liechtenstein funds Council of Europe Action Plans and projects - coe.intLiechtenstein funds Council of Europe Action Plans and projects  coe.int

Liechtenstein aligns digital ID with EUDI Wallet - Biometric UpdateLiechtenstein aligns digital ID with EUDI Wallet  Biometric Update

ISC’s Technology Solutions Segment Wins Liechtenstein Contract to Deliver a Digital Commercial Registry System - GlobeNewswireISC’s Technology Solutions Segment Wins Liechtenstein Contract to Deliver a Digital Commercial Registry System  GlobeNewswire

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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Addresses Summit of the Future - UN MediaPrime Minister of Liechtenstein Addresses Summit of the Future  UN Media

Digital asset bank Sygnum eyes EU entry with Liechtenstein licenses - ledgerinsights.comDigital asset bank Sygnum eyes EU entry with Liechtenstein licenses  ledgerinsights.com

France, Spain, Monaco, San Marino, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein Soar as Europe’s Ultimate Destinations for Travelers in 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Spain, Monaco, San Marino, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein Soar as Europe’s Ultimate Destinations for Travelers in 2025  Travel And Tour World

Highlights: Liechtenstein 0-3 North Macedonia | Highlights | European Qualifiers - UEFA.comHighlights: Liechtenstein 0-3 North Macedonia | Highlights | European Qualifiers  UEFA.com

Awards Celebrate Best Books Of Liechtenstein 2024 - Evrim AgaciAwards Celebrate Best Books Of Liechtenstein 2024  Evrim Agaci

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Happy anniversary, Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein and Maria Claudia Echavarría! As the royal couple celebrate three years of wedded bliss, revisit the celebrations that had the whole European social set talking - tatler.comHappy anniversary, Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein and Maria Claudia Echavarría! As the royal couple celebrate three years of wedded bliss, revisit the celebrations that had the whole European social set talking  tatler.com

Stephanie Liechtenstein - Pulitzer CenterStephanie Liechtenstein  Pulitzer Center

Int'l friendly football match: Romania vs. Liechtenstein - XinhuaInt'l friendly football match: Romania vs. Liechtenstein  Xinhua

TEAM gets new Liechtenstein-based strategic shareholder - International AdviserTEAM gets new Liechtenstein-based strategic shareholder  International Adviser

China bans imports of ruminant animals from Liechtenstein due to bluetongue disease - ReutersChina bans imports of ruminant animals from Liechtenstein due to bluetongue disease  Reuters

Preview: Liechtenstein vs. Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Liechtenstein vs. Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Liechtenstein marriage equality law takes effect - Washington BladeLiechtenstein marriage equality law takes effect  Washington Blade

Highlights and goals: Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Vance: European elites have failed allies - GIS ReportsVance: European elites have failed allies  GIS Reports

Liechtenstein’s Quiet Power: Prime Minister Dr. Daniel Risch on Security, Diplomacy, and Finance - Harvard International ReviewLiechtenstein’s Quiet Power: Prime Minister Dr. Daniel Risch on Security, Diplomacy, and Finance  Harvard International Review

Cymru vs. Liechtenstein | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J - FAWCymru vs. Liechtenstein | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J  FAW

Official visit to Liechtenstein - ECHROfficial visit to Liechtenstein  ECHR

Liechtenstein opens work visa opportunities for skilled workers in 2025 - NairametricsLiechtenstein opens work visa opportunities for skilled workers in 2025  Nairametrics

Liechtenstein 1-3 San Marino: Visitors earn promotion with first ever away win - BBCLiechtenstein 1-3 San Marino: Visitors earn promotion with first ever away win  BBC

Austria and Liechtenstein Take Over EUSALP Chairmanship - Vindobona.orgAustria and Liechtenstein Take Over EUSALP Chairmanship  Vindobona.org

Discover Liechtenstein The Most Overlooked Gem In Europe For Year Round Travel - Travel And Tour WorldDiscover Liechtenstein The Most Overlooked Gem In Europe For Year Round Travel  Travel And Tour World

Hong Kong boss slams Liechtenstein for celebrating like they ‘won the World Cup’ - South China Morning PostHong Kong boss slams Liechtenstein for celebrating like they ‘won the World Cup’  South China Morning Post

VC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Presents: 2025 Annual Gala - The Violin ChannelVC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Presents: 2025 Annual Gala  The Violin Channel

VC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Presents: Tribute to Josef Rheinberger - The Violin ChannelVC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Presents: Tribute to Josef Rheinberger  The Violin Channel

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Into The Underworld Walkthrough - TheGamerKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Into The Underworld Walkthrough  TheGamer

The tiny Alpine principality of Liechtenstein is set to get its first female prime minister - The Washington PostThe tiny Alpine principality of Liechtenstein is set to get its first female prime minister  The Washington Post

Liechtenstein-Gibraltar | UEFA Nations League 2025 - UEFA.comLiechtenstein-Gibraltar | UEFA Nations League 2025  UEFA.com

Liechtenstein railway modernisation project launched - Railway Gazette InternationalLiechtenstein railway modernisation project launched  Railway Gazette International

Liechtenstein Gold Traders Fight OFAC in Precedent Case - finews.comLiechtenstein Gold Traders Fight OFAC in Precedent Case  finews.com

How to Watch Liechtenstein vs. Kazakhstan: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Live, TV Channel - FuboHow to Watch Liechtenstein vs. Kazakhstan: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Live, TV Channel  Fubo

VC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music - Highlights of the Classical Music 2024 - The Violin ChannelVC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music - Highlights of the Classical Music 2024  The Violin Channel

Rivada suffers Liechtenstein blow - Advanced TelevisionRivada suffers Liechtenstein blow  Advanced Television

Uncertain future for Radio Liechtenstein as public funding ends - Euronews.comUncertain future for Radio Liechtenstein as public funding ends  Euronews.com

Highlights: Liechtenstein 1-3 San Marino - UEFA.comHighlights: Liechtenstein 1-3 San Marino  UEFA.com

Implications of Liechtenstein's IMF Membership: A Fireside Chat with Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Daniel Risch - Wilson CenterImplications of Liechtenstein's IMF Membership: A Fireside Chat with Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Daniel Risch  Wilson Center

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country’s public radio broadcaster - AP NewsVoters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country’s public radio broadcaster  AP News

US Court Upholds OFAC Sanctions Against Liechtenstein Gold Trader - finews.asiaUS Court Upholds OFAC Sanctions Against Liechtenstein Gold Trader  finews.asia

Rivada loses ITU priority for its LEO network as Liechtenstein regulator rescinds license, citing dubious business plan - Space Intel ReportRivada loses ITU priority for its LEO network as Liechtenstein regulator rescinds license, citing dubious business plan  Space Intel Report

San Marino ends 20-year drought with victory over Liechtenstein - Anadolu AjansiSan Marino ends 20-year drought with victory over Liechtenstein  Anadolu Ajansi

Liechtenstein vs. Cymru | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J - FAWLiechtenstein vs. Cymru | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J  FAW

Liechtenstein-San Marino | UEFA Nations League 2025 - UEFA.comLiechtenstein-San Marino | UEFA Nations League 2025  UEFA.com

San Marino 1-0 Liechtenstein: World's lowest ranked team win first competitive match - BBCSan Marino 1-0 Liechtenstein: World's lowest ranked team win first competitive match  BBC

A royal wedding is on the horizon! The Count of Paris announces that his niece, Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein, is engaged - tatler.comA royal wedding is on the horizon! The Count of Paris announces that his niece, Princess Leopoldine of Liechtenstein, is engaged  tatler.com

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France U19's and Yoram Zague defeat Liechtenstein - Paris Saint-Germain official websiteFrance U19's and Yoram Zague defeat Liechtenstein  Paris Saint-Germain official website

EFG moves into new offices in Liechtenstein and Gstaad - CitywireEFG moves into new offices in Liechtenstein and Gstaad  Citywire

This Tiny European Country Is Less Than 16 Miles Long — But It's Home to Medieval Castles, Alpine Villages, and More - Travel + LeisureThis Tiny European Country Is Less Than 16 Miles Long — But It's Home to Medieval Castles, Alpine Villages, and More  Travel + Leisure

VC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Student Showcase - The Violin ChannelVC LIVE | Liechtenstein Academy of Music Student Showcase  The Violin Channel

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