Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein frank

The Swiss Frank (plural: Franken) has been the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920. The Swiss franc is legal tender since Liechtenstein is in a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. The 1980 treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein allows Liechtenstein to mint Swiss franc coins, but not to issue banknotes.

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Language and population of Liechtenstein

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over 160 square kilometres , and it has an estimated population of 35,000.

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Liechtenstein - Religions

The state religion is Roman Catholicism, to which about 77% of the population adheres; however, absolute freedom of worship prevails.