The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny, landlocked country between between Switzerland and Austria and with mountain slopes rising above the Rhine valley. Mostly known for being a tax haven, Liechtenstein has one of the highest standards of living in the world. It’s constitutional monarchy is headed by Prince Hans-Adams II. Liechtenstein is the richest country in the world in regards to GDP per capita taking into consideration the country is only 62 square miles.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Principality of Liechtenstein, Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Capitol: 
Vaduz
Population: 
37,131
Languages: 
German
Geographic Region: 
Europe
Western Europe
Geographic Size (km sq): 
160
Year of UN Membership: 
1990
Year of Present State Formation: 
1813
Current UN Representative: 
Christian Wenaweser
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Liechtenstein
BBC Country Profile: Liechtenstein
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Liechtenstein
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Liechtenstein
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Liechtenstein
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Liechtenstein
National Geographic Country Profile: Liechtenstein
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Liechtenstein
University of Colorado at Boulder Country Profile: Liechtenstein
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$3.545 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$98,432 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
1.90 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.89
Economic Grouping: 
Developed Country
History
Liechenstein – Office of Foregin Affairs
Liechtenstein Trade Information
MSU Timeline of Liechtenstein
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
CD: Community of Democracies
CoEu: Council of Europe
EBRD: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
EFTA: European Free Trade Association
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
ITUC: International Trade Union Confederation
OSCE: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
PCA: Permanent Court of Arbitration
Schengen Convention
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Liechtenstein Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Liechtenstein Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Liechtenstein Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Liechtenstein Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UNHCR: Liechtenstein
UNESCO: Liechtenstein
UN Data: Liechtenstein
UNDISD: Liechtenstein
WTO: Liechtenstein
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Liechtenstein
The Guardian World News Stories: Liechtenstein
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Liechtenstein
The Economist Topics Index: Liechtenstein
World News Report: Liechtenstein
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Liechtenstein
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Liechtenstein
Government Sources
Liechtenstein Country Website
Liechtenstrein Government Website
Mission Statement for Liechtenstein to the UN
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations
633 Third Avenue, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 599-0220
(212) 599-0064
mission@nyc.rep.llv.li

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