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Liechtenstein .li

Flag of Liechtenstein
CapitalVaduz
Pop 202640,900
Area160 km²
Density256/km²
RegionWestern Europe
CurrencySwiss Franc
Flag adopted1852
Head of Country
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein (since 1989) · PM Daniel Risch (since 2021)

Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Flagge Liechtensteins) consists of two horizontal bands, one blue and one red, charged with a gold crown in the canton. In use since 1852 and officially enshrined into the nation's constitution in 1921, it has been the flag of the principality since that year.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red Blue Gold

Red, Blue, Gold

Flag History

  1. 1764
    Within this period, the new livery colours of blue and red, were first utilized by Prince Joseph Wenzel I in 1764.
  2. 1719–1852
    Flag of Liechtenstein #6
    Flag in use 1719–1852.
  3. 1921–1937
    Flag of Liechtenstein #7
    In use since 1852 and officially enshrined into the nation's constitution in 1921, it has been the flag of the principality since that year.
  4. 1852–present
    Current flag of Liechtenstein
    Current national flag, in use since 1852.

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