Nations of the Alps
The Alps stretch over the borders of seven independent nations: France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein.
Out of these seven nations, only three are located entirely inside the mountain range. These three countries are Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria. Together, they are known as the Alpine countries.
Out of these seven nations, only three are located entirely inside the mountain range. These three countries are Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria. Together, they are known as the Alpine countries.
The small nation of Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria. It is only 160 square kilometers in size. It is a semi-constitutional monarchy, which means that the nation's sovereign has an important role in its political decision-making.