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Liechtenstein

The origin and history of Liechtenstein.

Etymology

Named after the ruling Liechtenstein dynasty, whose name comes from Liechtenstein Castle in Austria — from German licht ("light, bright") and Stein ("stone"), so literally "bright stone."

Origin: German

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