Liechtenstein, the rich but tiny Alpine principality stuck between Switzerland and Austria, announced on Wednesday that it had grown: Its borders are 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) longer than anyone ...

Liechtenstein is a principality of about 39,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria. It has close ties in particular with Switzerland, with which it has a customs and currency union.

1815 - Liechtenstein becomes a member of the German Confederation until 1866. 1866 - Liechtenstein becomes fully independent. 1919 - The Hapsburg monarchy of Austria is abolished.