Liechtenstein

[lik-tuhn-stahyn, likh-tuhn-shtahyn]

noun

1. a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). Vaduz.

Liechtenstein

/ ˈlɪçtənʃtain, ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn /

noun

1. a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)

Liechtenstein

1. (lik-tuhn-steyen, likh-tuhn-shteyen) Constitutional monarchy in west-central Europe, located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Its capital and largest city is Vaduz.

Not quite as large as Washington, D.C., Liechtenstein is one of the smallest European countries.

Other Word Forms

• Liechtensteiner noun

Example Sentences

From 14 January, visitors from countries outside the European Economic Area - a group which includes EU member states, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein - will pay an extra €10 to enter the world's most visited museum.

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Belgium thumped Liechtenstein 7-0 to reach next year's tournament as Switzerland and Austria ground out draws to secure their places in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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They now turn to Tuesday's home clash with Liechtenstein, where a positive result should secure their ticket to the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Wales' football side play their penultimate World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

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Wales conclude their World Cup qualifying group with matches against Liechtenstein on Saturday and North Macedonia three days later, all but certain to be in the play-offs next March.

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