Liechtenstein

Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band. Currency Swiss franc. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Central europe, between austria and switzerland. Climate Continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers. Terrain Mostly mountainous (alps) with rhine valley in western third. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Ruggeller Riet 430 m. The highest point is at Grauspitz 2,599 m.

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Liechtenstein

This is a map of Liechtenstein. The map illustrates the location of Vaduz and its proximity to Ruggell, Nendeln, Malbun

Other countries on this map include: Austria / Switzerland

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