Liechtenstein

lik' tuhn stIn, an independent principality in central Europe

Principality of Liechtenstein
Local Official Name Fuerstentum Liechtenstein. Origin of Name from the Liechtenstein dynasty, which purchased and united the counties of Schellenberg and Vaduz. Area 61 sq mi. Population 37,624. Capital Vaduz. Principality Established January 23, 1719.