The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east. Mountainous, it is a winter sports resort, though it is perhaps best-known as a tax haven.Motto: none Anthem: Oben am jungen Rhein ("High Above the Young Rhine") Location of Liechtenstein Capital Vaduz 47°08′ N 9°30′ E Largest city Schaan Official language(s) German Government Prince Regent Head of Government Constitutional monarchy Hans-Adam II Alois Otmar Hasler Independence 1806 Area - Total - Water (%) 160 km² (189th) 62 mi² negligible Population - July 2005 est. - 2000 census - Density 33,717 (215th) 33,307 210/km² (37th) 544/mi² GDP (PPP) - Total - Per capita 1999 estimate $825 million (179th) $25,000 (26th) HDI (2003) NA (unranked) – NA Currency Swiss franc (CHF) Time zone - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Internet TLD .li Calling code +4231 1. Used Swiss area code 41 75 until 1999