Vaduz

47°08N 9°32E, pop (2000e) 5500. Capital of Liechtenstein, in the R Rhine valley; metalworking, engineering, tourism, agricultural trade; 12th-c castle (rebuilt, 20th-c), Red House, Prince's picture gallery, state art collection, postal museum.

Vaduz (pronunciation in IPA: [faˈduːts] or [faˈdʊʦ]) is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein. The town has about 5,248 inhabitants, most of whom are Roman Catholic, and is located along the Rhine. Vaduz is located at 47°8' North, 9°31' East (47.1333, 9.51667) .

While Vaduz is better-known internationally, it is actually not the largest town in the Principality: Neighbouring Schaan has a greater population.

It has art collections, a postal museum, and a lively tourist industry.

It is thought to have been founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg.