Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein forms part of the continent of Europe, where it has a landlocked position and is bordered by Austria and Switzerland. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Europe is the world's second smallest continent, spanning a total area of 10,180,000 km2. Europe has 51 countries, with some countries belonging to both Europe and Asia, and forms 6.8% of the world's landmass. Liechtenstein is a landlocked country that occupies a total area of approximately 160 km2. It is one of the smallest countries in Europe and the rest of the world, and one of the only countries that is double landlocked (landlocked by a landlocked country).

The following guideline provides details on the approximate border lengths of Liechtenstein:
Austria 34 km, Switzerland 41 km.

Liechtenstein experiences a continental climate that is characterized by overcast, rainy and snowy winters with cold temperatures, and humid, overcast summers with warm temperatures. The geography of Liechtenstein comprises majorly of mountainous regions, namely the Alps mountain range. The Rhine Valley occurs in the west. The lowest point of Liechtenstein is the Ruggeller Riet at 430m, and the highest point of elevation is Vorder-Grauspitz at 2,599m.

The official language of Liechtenstein is German, with the main dialect being Alemannic. Another language that is used by a very small percentage in this country is Italian.

The main religion of Liechtenstein is Roman Catholic at approximately 75% of the population. Around 6% are Protestant Reformed and 5% Muslim. The rest of the population either belongs to other religions or no religion at all.

Natural resources can be described as materials and substances found naturally occurring on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of natural resources present in an individual country depends on varying factors which are influenced by the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries, such as Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada, have many natural resources, where as some other countries have limited to none. Three of the primary uses of natural resources are food, transport and construction. The following examples provide information on the everyday uses of natural resources: Fish occurs naturally in many bodies of water and can be caught for food consumption. Crude oils can be refined into various fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests and used to construct houses and furniture. The natural resources of Liechtenstein include hydroelectric potential, and arable land suitable for growing crops.

Each country has its own individual culture, history and identity. Flags, emblems, symbols, mottos, colors, anthems and songs represent the national pride and identity of countries worldwide. These national symbols are created through the unique history of a nation and can portray both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, songs, mottos and colors reflect the past, present and future hopes of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can represent a combination of things that are important to a country such as birds, animals, plants, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. The following facts depict some of the national symbols, songs and colors that are important to Liechtenstein: