Liechtenstein - Useful information for your trip

Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest state in Europe, it is landlocked and its capital is Vaduz. Its eastern part is entirely mountainous and the highest point is the Grauspitz with its 2599 m. Liechtenstein has a very mountainous territory and most of the population lives in the Rhine Valley, located in the western area.

The wildlife is typical of the alpine areas and includes deer, pheasants, marmots, badgers and stoats. The flora is very diverse and includes primroses and orchids. In the forests there are larch, maple, linden, elm and ash trees.

Despite its small size, Liechtenstein is the third richest country in the world as for per capita GDP. Liechtenstein is also considered by some countries as a tax haven. Agriculture, livestock, textile industry and winter tourism are also developed sectors.

During a trip or vacation in Liechtenstein you can ski in the winter at the many ski resorts or take excursions into the forested and mountainous areas in the spring and summer. The forests are a significant resource for timber, which favors the proliferation of the paper industry.