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    Liechtenstein

    Continent
    Europe
    Capital
    Vaduz
    Population
    40,272
    Sub-Zones
    11
    General Information
    Basic details about Liechtenstein
    Population:
    40,272
    Area:
    160 sq km
    Currency:
    Swiss francs
    Languages:
    German 91.5, Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5, Turkish 1.3, Portuguese 1.1, other 4.6
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Liechtenstein
    GDP:
    $4.978 billion
    Inflation:
    -0.4%
    Unemployment:
    2.4%
    Credit Rating:
    AAA (1996)
    Political System
    Governance structure of Liechtenstein
    Government Type:
    constitutional monarchy
    Head of State:
    Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984)
    Head of Government:
    Prime Minister Daniel RISCH (since 25 March 2021)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court or Supreme Court or Fürstlicher Oberster Gerichtshof (consists of 5 judges and 5 substitutes); Constitutional Court or Staatsgerichtshof (consists of 5 judges, and 5 alternates)
    Administrative Divisions:
    11 communes (Gemeinden, singular - Gemeinde); Balzers, Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Planken, Ruggell, Schaan, Schellenberg, Triesen, Triesenberg, Vaduz

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    2900 K Street NW, Suite 602B, Washington, DC 20007

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    0.2% (2021 est.)
    Industry
    40.2% (2021 est.)
    Services
    55.4% (2021 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $3.217 billion
    Imports:
    $2.23 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    Not specified

    Economic Outlook

    Liechtenstein has economic data available with -0.4% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.