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News: Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visited India to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation following the India–EFTA TEPA’s operationalization.
Key Facts about Liechtenstein
- Location: Liechtenstein is a small principality in Western Europe.
- It is a doubly landlocked country located between Switzerland and Austria.
- Polity: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by a hereditary prince.
- It’s capital is Vaduz.
- Climate: The climate is mild and influenced by the warm southerly foehn wind.
- Terrain: The country has rugged mountains in the east and lowlands in the west.
- Mountain: The Rhätikon Mountains, part of the Alps, cover much of the eastern region.
- The Grauspitz, at 2,599 m, is the highest peak.
- River: The Samina River drains the mountain region, while the Rhine river occupies the western section.
- Vegetation: It has mixed woodlands in its forests, along with alpine vegetation.
- Flora: It mainly contain copper beech, Norway maple, sycamore, linden, elm and ash trees.
- Fauna: Wildlife includes red deer, chamois, marmots, foxes, badgers and pheasants.
- Economy: Liechtenstein has one of the world’s highest GDP per capita levels.
- It traditionally benefited from its tax-haven status but has taken steps to become a legitimate financial centre.
