Liechtenstein

[lik-tuhn-stahyn, likh-tuhn-shtahyn]

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a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). Vaduz.

Liechtenstein

/ ˈlɪçtənʃtain, ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn /

noun

a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)

Liechtenstein

(lik-tuhn-steyen, likh-tuhn-shteyen) Constitutional monarchy in west-central Europe, located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Its capital and largest city is Vaduz.

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Not quite as large as Washington, D.C., Liechtenstein is one of the smallest European countries.

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Liechtensteiner noun

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Yes, it was against Liechtenstein, one of the worst sides in international football, but Miller's mature performance was one of the highlights of the friendly win.

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And even the San Marinese have beaten Liechtenstein twice in the past year.

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There was a low-key hope that next time - Liechtenstein on Monday - will be better.

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Head coach Craig Bellamy vowed Wales would go on the attack in Belgium on Monday after beating Liechtenstein to top their World Cup qualifying group.

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Bellamy welcomes Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson back to his squad for games against Liechtenstein at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday, 6 June and against Belgium in Brussels the following Monday.

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