Liechtenstein[lik′tən stīn′; Ger liH′tən s̸htīn′]
country in WC Europe, on the Rhine: a principality: 62 sq mi (161 sq km); pop. 29,000; cap. Vaduz
A small Alpine principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland. It was created as a principality within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 and became independent in 1866. Vaduz is the capital.