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Liechtenstein
LIHK-tuhn-styn
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A tiny country in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein.
"Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world, with Vaduz as its capital."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small German-speaking principality in the Alps.
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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."