GeographicalArea: Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Terrain and Climate: mostly mountainous (Alps) with RhineValley in western third, cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
Population: 34,498 (July 2008 est.)
Ethnicity: Liechtensteiner 65.6%, other 34.4% (2000 census)
Capital: Vaduz
Government: HereditaryConstitutional monarchy, local civil and penal codes based on civil law system; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations, unicameral Parliament or Landtag (25 seats; members are elected by popular vote under proportional representation to serve four-year terms)
Major Languages: German (official), Alemannic dialect
Major Religion: Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2% (June 2002)
Life Expectancy: 79.95 years
Monetary Unit: Swiss franc (CHF), Euros generally accepted also
Exchange Controls and Taxation: Asset and Income Taxes of Natural Citizens, Company Taxes of Legal Persons, Real Estate Profit Taxes, Estate and Inheritance Taxes, Gift Tax, VAT, Stamp Duties and Coupon Tax
Stamp Tax: Swiss federal stamp duties are taxes on legal transactions. Three types of stamp duties are distinguished: the securities issue tax, the turnover tax, and the tax on insurance premiums. On the basis of the legal sources indicated, the following significant taxes are levied in the Principality of Liechtenstein
Main Exports: small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products
Compulsory Education: 8 Years
GDP: $25,000 (1999)
Annual Growth Rate: 0.71 % (2008 estimate)
Major Industry: Business Services, Ceramics, Light Machinery, Metal Working, Pharmaceuticals, Precision Instruments, Processed Foods, Textiles, Tourism
Head of State:chief of state: Prince Hans Adam II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince Alois son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, Hans Adam transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to Alois, but Hans Adam retains status of chief of state
Radio: AM 0, FM 4, linked to Swiss Networks
Television: Linked to Swiss Networks
Time Zone:Central European Time (GMT + 1 hour), summer time (+ 1 hour) from the last weekend in March to the last weekend in October.
Airport: None, must fly to Zurich, Switzerland
Bank List
Bank von Ernst (Liechtenstein) AG Vaduz
Centrum Bank AG Vaduz
Hypo Investment Bank Aktiengesellschaft Vaduz
LGT Bank in Liechtenstein Vaduz
Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft Vaduz
Neue Bank AG Vaduz
Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank AG Vaduz
Volksbank AG Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Full Name: Principality of Liechtenstein
GeographicalArea: Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Terrain and Climate: mostly mountainous (Alps) with RhineValley in western third, cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
Population: 34,498 (July 2008 est.)
Ethnicity: Liechtensteiner 65.6%, other 34.4% (2000 census)
Capital: Vaduz
Government: HereditaryConstitutional monarchy, local civil and penal codes based on civil law system; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations, unicameral Parliament or Landtag (25 seats; members are elected by popular vote under proportional representation to serve four-year terms)
Major Languages: German (official), Alemannic dialect
Major Religion: Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2% (June 2002)
Life Expectancy: 79.95 years
Monetary Unit: Swiss franc (CHF), Euros generally accepted also
Exchange Controls and Taxation: Asset and Income Taxes of Natural Citizens, Company Taxes of Legal Persons, Real Estate Profit Taxes, Estate and Inheritance Taxes, Gift Tax, VAT, Stamp Duties and Coupon Tax
Stamp Tax: Swiss federal stamp duties are taxes on legal transactions. Three types of stamp duties are distinguished: the securities issue tax, the turnover tax, and the tax on insurance premiums. On the basis of the legal sources indicated, the following significant taxes are levied in the Principality of Liechtenstein
Main Exports: small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products
Compulsory Education: 8 Years
GDP: $25,000 (1999)
Annual Growth Rate: 0.71 % (2008 estimate)
Major Industry: Business Services, Ceramics, Light Machinery, Metal Working, Pharmaceuticals, Precision Instruments, Processed Foods, Textiles, Tourism
Head of State:chief of state: Prince Hans Adam II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince Alois son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, Hans Adam transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to Alois, but Hans Adam retains status of chief of state
Radio: AM 0, FM 4, linked to Swiss Networks
Television: Linked to Swiss Networks
Time Zone:Central European Time (GMT + 1 hour), summer time (+ 1 hour) from the last weekend in March to the last weekend in October.
Airport: None, must fly to Zurich, Switzerland
Bank List
Bank von Ernst (Liechtenstein) AG Vaduz
Centrum Bank AG Vaduz
Hypo Investment Bank Aktiengesellschaft Vaduz
LGT Bank in Liechtenstein Vaduz
Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft Vaduz
Neue Bank AG Vaduz
Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank AG Vaduz
Volksbank AG Vaduz
