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Liechtenstein
General Facts
Area: 160 km2 (62 sq miles)
Capital City: Vaduz
Population: 37,340 (2014 estimate)
Official Languages: German
Boarding Countries: Austria, Switzerland
Coastline: None
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Climate
Climatic conditions in Liechtenstein are less severe than might be expected from its elevated terrain and inland situation; the mitigating factor is a warm south wind called the Föhn. The annual lowland temperature varies between -4.5°c (24°f) in January and 19.9°c (68°f) in July. Late frost and prolonged dry periods are rare. Average annual precipitation is 105 cm (41 in).
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Schaan (5,748)
2. Vaduz (5,197)
3. Triesen (4,701)
4. Balzers (4,447)
5. Eschen (4,008)






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