Liechtenstein
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Capital
Vaduz
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Local time
22:32
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Population
38 111
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+423
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Currency
Fr CHF (franc)
Liechtenstein
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Capital
Vaduz
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Local time
22:32
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Population
38 111
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+423
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Currency
Fr CHF (franc)
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Average Salary
$ 6 400
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Petrol price
€ 1.74 pl
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Precipitation
873mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
160 km2
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Protected Area
44%
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Forest Area
43%
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Agricultural area
33%
Population
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Ethnicity
Alemannic - 86 %
Italian
Turkish
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 77 %
Protestant - 7 %
unknown - 11 %
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Languages
German
Alemannic dialect
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Murders
0 per 100k
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Diabetes
6.4%
Economy
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Industries
electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments
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Agriculture
wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, livestock, dairy products
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Natural Resources
hydroelectric, arable land
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Natural Resources
hydroelectric, arable land
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Renewable Energy
62%
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CO2 Emissions
44kt
What not to do when visiting Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting, maintain direct eye contact. Light hugs are common among friends.
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Liechtenstein Don’t label locals to German, Austrian or Swiss - Liechtensteiners are very proud of their national identity.
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Liechtenstein Don’t forget there’s no airport serving the country - travellers usually use the airports nearby in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and then drive into the country.
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Did you know?
The artist "Snoop Dogg" genuinely thought he could rent the whole of Liechtenstein for a music video. And in fact, it would have been possible, if he had not asked them at such short notice.
Liechtenstein Don’t expect shops and most of the services to be open on Sundays.
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Liechtenstein Don't be late for both social and business meetings.
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Western Europe Don't block the bike lanes and don't step into it.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Did you know?
Lichtenstein is the leading producer of false teeth. Particularly popular are black prostheses in countries such as India, where black teeth are regarded as beauty ideals.
Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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