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Liechtenstein
[ lik-tuhn-stahyn; German likh-tuhn-shtahyn ]
noun
- a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). : Vaduz.
Liechtenstein
/ ˈlɪçtənʃtain; ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn /
noun
- a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)
Liechtenstein
- ( lik -tuhn-steyen, likh -tuhn-shteyen) Constitutional monarchy in west-central Europe , located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland . Its capital and largest city is Vaduz.
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Notes
Not quite as large as Washington, D.C. , Liechtenstein is one of the smallest European countries.
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Other Words From
- Liechten·steiner noun
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Example Sentences
With this understanding, full powers were given to Prince Liechtenstein, and he went direct to Schnbrunn.
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Another replica is in the collection of Prince Liechtenstein in Vienna.
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It is fully described by the Princess Marie Liechtenstein, in her monograph on the place.
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What will happen to Liechtenstein with the disappearance of the Hapsburg Empire is uncertain.
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These generals were seventeen in number, and among them was Prince Liechtenstein.
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