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

The same requirements will apply in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway -- members of the European Economic Area including the EU -- and Switzerland.

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The commission said steel exports from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein wouldn’t be subject to tariff quotas or duties given their close integration with the EU’s internal market.

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Yes, it was against Liechtenstein, one of the worst sides in international football, but Miller's mature performance was one of the highlights of the friendly win.

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And even the San Marinese have beaten Liechtenstein twice in the past year.

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There was a low-key hope that next time - Liechtenstein on Monday - will be better.

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