Trivia in Liechtenstein

National symbols

Flag: National flag with blue and red horizontal bands and a golden crown in the upper left

Emblem: National coat of arms centered on the Liechtenstein princely house emblem with composite design

Trivia & facts

• One of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world
• Abolished standing army in 1868, currently maintains no military
• More registered corporations than population
• Highest peak is Grauspitz Mountain (2,599m)
• Postage stamps highly popular among collectors for artistic quality
• Official language is German, but Alemannic dialect used in daily conversation
• Approximately 100 police officers yet top-level security in Europe
• Flag colors historically derive from palace colors, crown added in 1937
• About half of residents are foreign nationals including cross-border commuters
• Princely family supports cultural facilities and charity with private funds