country in WC Europe, on the Rhine: a principality: 62 sq mi (161 sq km); pop. 29,000; cap. Vaduz
See Liechtenstein in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(lĭkˈtən-stīnˌ, lĭᴋʜˈtən-shtīnˌ)
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. Population: 34,200.