NEWS: Liechtenstein is a small, highly developed principality in Western Europe.

GEOGRAPHY

• Location: Between Switzerland + Austria.
• Capital: Vaduz.
• Status: Doubly landlocked country.
• Highest Peak: Grauspitz (2,599 m).
• Mountains: Rhätikon range, part of the Alps.
• Rivers: Rhine (western border with Switzerland) + Samina.
• Climate: Mild; influenced by warm, dry foehn winds.

POLITY

• Constitutional monarchy headed by a hereditary prince.
• Powers governed by its Constitution.

ECONOMY

• Among the world's highest GDP per capita.
• Developed economy with strong financial services + industrial sectors.
• Historically known as a tax haven; has strengthened financial transparency to become an international financial centre.