Liechtenstein

Population: 32,528 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: German (official), Alemannic dialect

Background: The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806. Until the end of World War I, it was closely tied to Austria, but the economic devastation caused by that conflict forced...

Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF, CHF (0.93 = US$1))

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.