Liechtenstein

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cuisines of Liechtenstein

The Principality of Liechtenstein is situated in Central Europe between Switzerland in the west and Austria in the east. Liechtensteiner cuisine is influenced by its neighbors' cuisines, the large variety of cheese dishes and the main ingredients of a local dish is cheese, meat and vegetables.

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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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Liechtenstein - Religions

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