Basic Country Data:

• Country ISO Code: LI

• Official Language: Standard German (Hochdeutsch)

• Language ISO Code: de

• Current Official Currency: Swiss Franc

• Current Currency ISO Code: CHF

Standard German — Official Language

• Standard German is the official language of the Principality of Liechtenstein, spoken by the majority of the population.

• In everyday life, Alemannic dialects are commonly spoken, especially the Highest Alemannic dialect in the southern part of the country, which can be difficult for Standard German speakers to understand.

• Standard German is used in public administration, formal education, media, and official documents.

• English is the second most popular language, mainly used in higher education and business.

Linguistic Context

• Besides Standard German and Alemannic dialects, other languages such as Italian, French, and Portuguese are spoken by minorities and immigrants.

• The dialectal diversity is so rich that one can often identify a speaker’s regional origin by their accent.

• The education system primarily uses Standard German as the language of instruction, with English gaining increasing importance as a second language.

Official Currency

• The official currency of Liechtenstein is the Swiss Franc (CHF).

• Liechtenstein does not issue its own currency but uses the Swiss Franc due to its close economic and monetary ties with Switzerland.

This report provides an overview of Liechtenstein’s official language, Standard German, the everyday use of Alemannic dialects, and the official currency, the Swiss Franc.