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The following facts are bound to come in useful during your relaxing and eventful stay in Liechtenstein.
Area of Liechtensteins
160 sq km/61.8 sq miles
Largest extension
24,6 km (15.3 miles) long and 12,4 km (7.7 miles) wide
National borders
76 km (47 miles)
Topography
Lowest point: Ruggeller Riet, 430 meters (1410 feet) elevation; highest mountain: Grauspitz, 2599 meters (8527 feet) elevation
Population
35'356 (31.12.2007)
Capital
Vaduz
Language
The official language is German. The spoken language is an Alemannic dialect.
Religion
79% Roman Catholic; 8% Protestant, 13% others
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Voltage
220 Volt A/C
Telephon country code
+423
Climate
In winter, the thermometer seldom falls beneath minus 15°C/5°F; in summer average temperatures range between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F. The climate is mild despite the mountainous location due to the impact of a warm wind that normally blows from the southwest (the foehn).
Time zone
Central European Time (GMT + 1 hour), summer time (+ 1 hour) from the last weekend in March to the last weekend in October.
Tips
Included
Shopping
Opening times of the shops in general:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.,
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vaduz: Souvenir shops are also open on Sundays and bank holidays from April to October.
Popular souvenirs: wine, ceramics, stamps, confectionery, Swarovski crystal glass, literature on Liechtenstein, watches, jewelry, etc. Or why not have an information office put a souvenir stamp in your passport?
160 sq km/61.8 sq miles
Largest extension
24,6 km (15.3 miles) long and 12,4 km (7.7 miles) wide
National borders
76 km (47 miles)
Topography
Lowest point: Ruggeller Riet, 430 meters (1410 feet) elevation; highest mountain: Grauspitz, 2599 meters (8527 feet) elevation
Population
35'356 (31.12.2007)
Capital
Vaduz
Language
The official language is German. The spoken language is an Alemannic dialect.
Religion
79% Roman Catholic; 8% Protestant, 13% others
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Voltage
220 Volt A/C
Telephon country code
+423
Climate
In winter, the thermometer seldom falls beneath minus 15°C/5°F; in summer average temperatures range between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F. The climate is mild despite the mountainous location due to the impact of a warm wind that normally blows from the southwest (the foehn).
Time zone
Central European Time (GMT + 1 hour), summer time (+ 1 hour) from the last weekend in March to the last weekend in October.
Tips
Included
Shopping
Opening times of the shops in general:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.,
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vaduz: Souvenir shops are also open on Sundays and bank holidays from April to October.
Popular souvenirs: wine, ceramics, stamps, confectionery, Swarovski crystal glass, literature on Liechtenstein, watches, jewelry, etc. Or why not have an information office put a souvenir stamp in your passport?
