LIECHTENSTEIN

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: Liechtenstein measures about 25 km from north to south and about 6 km from east to west. The northern and western parts of Liechtenstein lie in a broad floodplain formed by the Rhine River Valley. In the east are foothills of the Alps, which rise in the south to peaks of more than 2,400 m above sea level. The Grauspitze, in the far southeast, is Liechtenstein’s loftiest point, climbing to a height of 2,599 m. The Rhine, which forms the western border, drains the greater part of the country. The Samina River is the principal stream of the mountain region.
AGRICULTURE: In recent decades, farms have grown larger and more efficient than they were in the past. Today, less than 2 percent of the labor force is engaged in agriculture. The principal crops are corn, potatoes, barley, wheat, and vegetables. Grapes are grown for wine production. Cattle and sheep are raised for meat and dairy products.