Vaduz
Vaduz | |
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Panoramic view House of Parliament | |
Location of Vaduz | |
Vaduz and its exclaves in Liechtenstein | |
| Coordinates: 47°8′26″N 9°31′20″E / 47.14056°N 9.52222°E | |
| Country | Liechtenstein |
| Electoral district | Oberland |
| Villages | Ebenholz, Mühleholz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Florian Meier (FBP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.28 km2 (6.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2019) | |
• Total | 5,696 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vaduzer (German) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9490 |
| Area code | 7001 |
| ISO 3166 code | LI-11 |
| Website | www.vaduz.li |
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Vaduz (/fɑːˈduːts/; German: [faˈdʊt͡s] ⓘ or [faˈduːt͡s] ⓘ; High Alemannic pronunciation: [faˈdot͡s]) is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The village, which is located along the Rhine, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the village. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The village's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, Village Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known village in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.