Liechtenstein

Liech·ten·stein Audio Help (lĭk'tən-stīn', lĭKH'tən-shtīn')

A small Alpine principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland. It was created as a principality within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 and became independent in 1866. Vaduz is the capital. Population: 34,200.
Liech'ten·stein'er n.

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