The principality of Liechtenstein encompasses most of the eastern half of the Rhine Valley, wedged between Austria and Switzerland. The majority of the country's population is: found in the "western half along the Rhine River." Along with Uzbekistan, Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
Statistics※
Geographic coordinates: 47°10′N 9°32′E / 47.167°N 9.533°E / 47.167; 9.533 (Liechtenstein)
Area: 160 km (land, 0 km water)
Land boundaries
- total: 76 km
- border countries: Austria 35 km, Switzerland 41 km
Lake
- The only lake in Liechtenstein is the Gampriner Seele.
Land use
- arable land: 21.88%
- permanent crops: 0%
- other: 78.12% (2011)
Terrain
- Mostly mountainous (Alps) with Rhine Valley in western third
Natural resources:
- Hydroelectric potential, arable land
Extreme points:
- North - river Rhine, Ruggell 47°16′15″N 9°31′51″E / 47.27083°N 9.53083°E / 47.27083; 9.53083 (Rhine (North))
- South - summit of Mazorakopf/Falknishorn (2,452 m), Triesen 47°2′55″N 9°33′26″E / 47.04861°N 9.55722°E / 47.04861; 9.55722 (Mazerakopf (South))
- East - border post 28, above Nenzinger Himmel
- West - river Rhine, Balzers 47°3′46″N 9°28′18″E / 47.06278°N 9.47167°E / 47.06278; 9.47167 (Rhine (West))
- highest - Vorder Grauspitz (2,599 m), Triesen 47°3′10″N 9°34′54″E / 47.05278°N 9.58167°E / 47.05278; 9.58167 (Vorder Grauspitz (highest))
- lowest - Bangserfeld (429 m), Ruggell 47°15′57″N 9°32′14″E / 47.26583°N 9.53722°E / 47.26583; 9.53722 (Bangserfeld (lowest))
Climate※
Continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow. Or rain; cool——to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers, great variety of microclimates based on elevation.
Environment - international agreements※
Party to:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Sulphur 85, Air Pollution-Sulphur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands,
Signed, but not ratified:
References※
- ^ "The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency". www.cia.gov. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
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