Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein (pronounced /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/), officially known as the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a dual monarchy located in Central Europe. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north.
Etymology
The name "Liechtenstein" comes from "Lichtenstein", a castle located in Lower Austria that was in possession of the family. "Lichten" means "light" in German, and "stein" means "stone", thus the name can be translated as "light stone".
Related Terms
- Dual Monarchy: A form of government where two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch, follow the same foreign policy, exist in a customs union with each other and have a combined military but are legally different states.
- Switzerland: A landlocked country situated in the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe.
- Austria: A landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe.
See Also
- Geography of Liechtenstein
- History of Liechtenstein
- Politics of Liechtenstein
- Economy of Liechtenstein
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Liechtenstein
- Wikipedia's article - Liechtenstein
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