Liechtenstein is the last remnant of the Holy Roman Empire and is the world’s last remnant of a monarchy with executive powers.
Liechtenstein is one of the most stable and prosperous countries in the world, with a low crime rate, a high standard of living, and a commitment to environmental protection. Capital City is Vaduz.
1. It is the sixth-smallest country in the world, with an area of just 160 square kilometres, making it smaller than Washington, D.C.
If you know a country called Liechtenstein, then you know it is very small. The area is 160 km2. The population is 39,842 (According to Worldometer). However, Liechestine is a member of the UN, UNESCO, and FIFA.
2. Low Crime Rate
Liechtenstein has one of the world’s lowest crime rates. How low is that Crime rate? The last murder occurred in approximately 1997, and its prison holds very few inmates. Citizens with prison sentences longer than two years are transferred to Austria. Due to the low crime rate is so low that the average Liechtenstein resident reportedly doesn’t even lock their front door.
3. Despite its small size, Liechtenstein has a highly developed economy and is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of over $140,000.
According to https://www.statista.com/,” In 2022, the GDP per capita in Liechtenstein was estimated to be around 187,267.1 U.S. dollars.” So Why is Liechtenstein’s GDP per capita so high? because Tax revenue from companies combined with tax revenue from personal income, services, and exports result in a high GDP per capita.
4. Liechtenstein has no airports, no railroads, and only one hospital, yet it has a highly efficient public transportation system and excellent healthcare.
The closest major airport is in Zurich, around an hour-and-a-half drive from Vaduz. Liechtenstein has only a small plain north of the town of Schaan, which is used as farmland. If it is to build an airport, it would need to fall partially over the Rhine to the east or the mountains to the West. To avoid a diplomatic minefield, residents take the bus to Zurich.
5. Who is the world’s largest producer of false teeth?
Liechtenstein is the world’s largest producer of dentures. A company called Ivoclar Vivadent is the leading false teeth manufacturer in the world. It is for about 20 percent of the total sales worldwide. It is 50% of the country’s GDP.
6. Liechtenstein is home to the oldest royal family in Europe, the House of Liechtenstein, which has ruled the country since the 17th century.
The Royal House of Liechtenstein is one of the oldest Austrian noblehouses in Europe. So it is no wonder it is full of enthusiastic history and marvellous things. The name Liechtenstein was first mentioned in about 1136 with Heinrich I von Liechtenstein (who died in 1265/66).
In 1719, Liechtenstein became a principality in the Holy Roman Empire. In 1815, Liechtenstein became part of the Germanic Confederation after being declared a sovereign state. They got independence in 1866 due to the dissolution of the Confederation.
7. The official language of Liechtenstein is German, but the local Alemannic German dialect is also widely spoken.
German is the country’s official language. However, most residents speak an Alemannic dialect. Which is different from standard German and closer to Swiss and Austrian Standard German. As well as the country is usually referred to as Liachtaschta, not Liechtenstein, by its citizens.
8. Liechtenstein is one of the country out of two in the world that is doubly landlocked, meaning it is surrounded by other landlocked countries.
In Liechtenstein, from the north and east Austria and from the south and west Switzerland. The other only double-locked Country is Uzbekistan.
9. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a thriving arts scene, traditional festivals, and a unique cuisine that blends Swiss and Austrian influences.
The country is known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes, and charming villages, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs.
Every year Residents get to party in the big castle once a year. Guests can enjoy a beer, see fireworks, party and watch the castles. Another interesting thing is you can rent. For a cool $70,000 a night (for a minimum of two nights), you can hire the tiny country of Liechtenstein for a night or more.
10. Switzerland accidentally invaded Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein doesn’t have their own army. The Swiss army protects it. Switzerland unintentionally and accidentally invaded Liechtenstein in March 2007. So 170 Swiss infantry soldiers crossed the unmarked border for more than a mile into Liechtenstein. Suddenly, they realise their mistake. As per reports, The Swiss soldiers were armed with assault rifles but no ammo). If the Swiss army was coming, they had to be informed. (the country enforces no border control with Switzerland). Liechtenstein didn’t retaliate against their neighbour.
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https://www.enjoytravel.com/en/travel-news/interesting-facts/interesting-facts-liechtenstein
https://slowtours.com/blog/travel-blog/13-little-facts-about-liechtenstein
https://www.legallanguage.com/legal-articles/liechtenstein-facts-history/
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