To start with the discussion about the geography of Liechtenstein, the prime point to be mentioned first is the geographical location of the country . It is the most important aspect in the Geography of Liechtenstein. The inland country remains bounded entirely by lands from all the sides and this lands also remain landlocked further. Switzerland borders the country in the west and Austria encompasses in the east. Liechtenstein is one of the fascinating winter sport resort .
Liechtenstein Geography is marked by beautiful landscaped farms like Unterland in the north and Oberland in the south. Urbanization has not yet shattered the beauty of the country. Liechtenstein is basically an alpine country, therefore the favorable mild climate of Liechtenstein is mostly the influnce of the southerly winds. The winter weather of Liechtenstein makes it the base for wonderful sports activities.
Liechtenstein is located in the Upper Rhine Valley. Rhine river forms the whole of the western border of the country. It is known from the recent surveys, that the country covers an area of 160.475 square kilometers and the borders ranging to about 77.9 Kilometers. The country shares the record of being the only landlocked country bounded by other landlocked country, that is , a doubly landlocked country with Uzbekistan. Another unique point in the geography of Liechtenstein is that it is the majority German speaking country without having a border with the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the smallest German speaking nation and the sixth smallest independent nation in the world.
Liechtenstein is also known as the Principality of Liechtenstein and it is divided into 11 municipalities. These municipalities are individually called 'gemeinden', they are all single towns. Five municipalities come under the electoral of the Unterland district and the rest comes under the Oberland district.
The weather of Liechtenstein is mostly continental, cold. The winters are cloudy with frequent snow or rain fall. The summers are cool to moderately warm climate and sometimes cloudy.
Geographical Facts about Liechtenstein at a glance:
- Location: Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
- Latitude and Longitude: 47°10?N, 9°32?E
- Area: 160 Square Kilometers
- Climate: Continental
- Topography: Mostly mountainous
- Natural Resources: Potential Hydroelectricity, Arable Land
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