Liechtenstein

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/liechtenstein

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Liechtenstein?Central European Alps, between Austria (east) and Switzerland (north-west, west, south)
2. How many people live in Liechtenstein?41,389 (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Liechtenstein?160 square kilometers (62 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Liechtenstein?Vaduz
5. What language do people speak in Liechtenstein?German (official)
6. What kind of government does Liechtenstein have?Semi-constitutional monarchy with significant princely powers

Semi-constitutional Monarchy: A system where a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, but they retain significant authority.
Doubly Landlocked: A country completely surrounded by other countries that also have no access to the sea.
Tax Haven: A country offering low or no tax rates to attract foreign individuals and businesses.
Monetary Union: An agreement between countries to use the same currency and coordinate monetary policy.