Country Profiles: Liechtenstein Webquest Worksheet

Liechtenstein is a small, landlocked principality in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland and Austria. Its capital is Vaduz, a town famous for its hilltop castle and alpine scenery. Despite its size, Liechtenstein is one of the world’s wealthiest countries, with a strong financial sector and a highly industrialized economy. It is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince and is known for its political stability, low crime rates, and high standard of living. The country uses German as its official language and has close economic and political ties with Switzerland. This worksheet guides students through sections on geography, government, economy, culture, and reflection questions to deepen their understanding of this unique European microstate.

Keywords:
Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Central Europe, Switzerland, Austria, principality, constitutional monarchy, alpine scenery, financial sector, industrial economy, German language, political stability, low crime, high standard of living, microstate, EU relations, Vaduz Castle, geography, culture, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography