Daten & Fakten
Liechtenstein
Thailand
Simbabwe
Capital
Liechtenstein
name: Vaduz
geographic coordinates: 47 08 N, 9 31 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: may be a conflation from the Latin vallis (valley) and the High German diutisk (meaning "German") to produce Valdutsch ("German valley"), which over time simplified and came to refer specifically to Vaduz, the town
geographic coordinates: 47 08 N, 9 31 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: may be a conflation from the Latin vallis (valley) and the High German diutisk (meaning "German") to produce Valdutsch ("German valley"), which over time simplified and came to refer specifically to Vaduz, the town
Thailand
name: Bangkok
geographic coordinates: 13 45 N, 100 31 E
time difference: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Bangkok was likely originally a colloquial name, but one that was widely adopted by foreign visitors; the name may derive from bang ko, where bang is the Thai word for "village on a stream" and ko means "island," both referencing the area's landscape, which was carved by rivers and canals; alternatively, the name may come from bang makok, where makok is the name of the Java plum, a plant bearing olive-like fruit; this possibility is supported by the former name of Wat Arun, a historic temple in the area, that used to be called Wat Makok;
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, the city's Thai name, means "City of Angels, Great City" or simply "Great City of Angels" and is a shortening of the full ceremonial name: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit; translated the meaning is: "City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra's behest"; it holds the world's record as the longest place name (169 letters); Krung Thep is used colloquially
geographic coordinates: 13 45 N, 100 31 E
time difference: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Bangkok was likely originally a colloquial name, but one that was widely adopted by foreign visitors; the name may derive from bang ko, where bang is the Thai word for "village on a stream" and ko means "island," both referencing the area's landscape, which was carved by rivers and canals; alternatively, the name may come from bang makok, where makok is the name of the Java plum, a plant bearing olive-like fruit; this possibility is supported by the former name of Wat Arun, a historic temple in the area, that used to be called Wat Makok;
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, the city's Thai name, means "City of Angels, Great City" or simply "Great City of Angels" and is a shortening of the full ceremonial name: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit; translated the meaning is: "City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra's behest"; it holds the world's record as the longest place name (169 letters); Krung Thep is used colloquially
Simbabwe
name: Harare
geographic coordinates: 17 49 S, 31 02 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: named after a village of Harare at the site of the present capital; the village name derived from a Shona chieftain, NE-HARAWA, whose name meant "he who does not sleep"
geographic coordinates: 17 49 S, 31 02 E
time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: named after a village of Harare at the site of the present capital; the village name derived from a Shona chieftain, NE-HARAWA, whose name meant "he who does not sleep"
Citizenship
Liechtenstein
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Liechtenstein; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Thailand
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Thailand
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Thailand
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Simbabwe
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Zimbabwe; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Zimbabwe; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Liechtenstein
civil law system influenced by Swiss, Austrian, and German law
Thailand
civil law system with common law influences
Simbabwe
mixed legal system of English common law, Roman-Dutch civil law, and customary law
Suffrage
Liechtenstein
18 years of age; universal
Thailand
18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Simbabwe
18 years of age; universal
Area
Liechtenstein
total: 160 sq km
land: 160 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 160 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Thailand
total: 513,120 sq km
land: 510,890 sq km
water: 2,230 sq km
land: 510,890 sq km
water: 2,230 sq km
Simbabwe
total: 390,757 sq km
land: 386,847 sq km
water: 3,910 sq km
land: 386,847 sq km
water: 3,910 sq km
Land use
Liechtenstein
agricultural land: 37.6% (2018 est.)
arable land: 18.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 43.1% (2018 est.)
other: 19.3% (2018 est.)
arable land: 18.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 18.8% (2018 est.)
forest: 43.1% (2018 est.)
other: 19.3% (2018 est.)
Thailand
agricultural land: 41.2% (2018 est.)
arable land: 30.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 8.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 1.6% (2018 est.)
forest: 37.2% (2018 est.)
other: 21.6% (2018 est.)
arable land: 30.8% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 8.8% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 1.6% (2018 est.)
forest: 37.2% (2018 est.)
other: 21.6% (2018 est.)
Simbabwe
agricultural land: 42.5% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.3% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 31.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 39.5% (2018 est.)
other: 18% (2018 est.)
arable land: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 0.3% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 31.3% (2018 est.)
forest: 39.5% (2018 est.)
other: 18% (2018 est.)
Location
Liechtenstein
Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland
Thailand
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma
Simbabwe
Southern Africa, between South Africa and Zambia
Age structure
Liechtenstein
0-14 years: 15.27% (male 3,389/female 2,718)
15-64 years: 64.38% (male 12,800/female 12,947)
65 years and over: 20.35% (2023 est.) (male 3,738/female 4,401)
15-64 years: 64.38% (male 12,800/female 12,947)
65 years and over: 20.35% (2023 est.) (male 3,738/female 4,401)
Thailand
0-14 years: 16% (male 5,720,842/female 5,443,981)
15-64 years: 69.53% (male 23,797,302/female 24,734,505)
65 years and over: 14.47% (2023 est.) (male 4,500,808/female 5,597,559)
15-64 years: 69.53% (male 23,797,302/female 24,734,505)
65 years and over: 14.47% (2023 est.) (male 4,500,808/female 5,597,559)
Simbabwe
0-14 years: 38.16% (male 2,920,951/female 2,962,652)
15-64 years: 57.32% (male 4,417,612/female 4,419,769)
65 years and over: 4.52% (2023 est.) (male 269,329/female 428,361)
15-64 years: 57.32% (male 4,417,612/female 4,419,769)
65 years and over: 4.52% (2023 est.) (male 269,329/female 428,361)
Birth rate
Liechtenstein
10.3 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Thailand
10 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Simbabwe
29.4 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Liechtenstein
8.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Thailand
7.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Simbabwe
6.7 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Liechtenstein
German 91.5% (official) (Alemannic is the main dialect), Italian 1.5%, Turkish 1.3%, Portuguese 1.1%, other 4.6% (2015 est.)
major-language sample(s):
Das World Factbook, die unverzichtbare Quelle für grundlegende Informationen. (German)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
Das World Factbook, die unverzichtbare Quelle für grundlegende Informationen. (German)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Thailand
Thai (official) only 90.7%, Thai and other languages 6.4%, only other languages 2.9% (includes Malay, Burmese); note - data represent population by language(s) spoken at home; English is a secondary language of the elite (2010 est.)
major-language sample(s):
สารานุกรมโลก - แหล่งข้อมูลพื้นฐานที่สำคัญ (Thai)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
สารานุกรมโลก - แหล่งข้อมูลพื้นฐานที่สำคัญ (Thai)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Simbabwe
Shona (official; most widely spoken), Ndebele (official, second most widely spoken), English (official; traditionally used for official business), 13 minority languages (official; includes Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa)
Life expectancy at birth
Liechtenstein
total population: 82.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 80.5 years
female: 85.6 years
male: 80.5 years
female: 85.6 years
Thailand
total population: 77.9 years (2023 est.)
male: 74.9 years
female: 81.1 years
male: 74.9 years
female: 81.1 years
Simbabwe
total population: 66.8 years (2023 est.)
male: 65.2 years
female: 68.5 years
male: 65.2 years
female: 68.5 years
Major urban areas - population
Liechtenstein
5,000 VADUZ (capital) (2018)
Thailand
11.070 million BANGKOK (capital), 1.454 Chon Buri, 1.359 million Samut Prakan, 1.213 million Chiang Mai, 1.005 million Songkla, 1.001 million Nothaburi (2023)
Simbabwe
1.578 million HARARE (capital) (2023)
Median age
Liechtenstein
total: 44.1 years (2023 est.)
male: 42.3 years
female: 46 years
male: 42.3 years
female: 46 years
Thailand
total: 41 years (2023 est.)
male: 39.8 years
female: 42.2 years
male: 39.8 years
female: 42.2 years
Simbabwe
total: 21 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.2 years
female: 21.8 years
male: 20.2 years
female: 21.8 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Liechtenstein
31.3 years (2017)
Thailand
23.3 years (2009 est.)
Simbabwe
20.3 years (2015 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-49
Net migration rate
Liechtenstein
4.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Thailand
-0.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Simbabwe
-2.9 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Liechtenstein
most of the population is found in the western half of the country along the Rhine River
Thailand
highest population density is found in and around Bangkok; significant population clusters found througout large parts of the country, particularly north and northeast of Bangkok and in the extreme southern region of the country
Simbabwe
Aside from major urban agglomerations in Harare and Bulawayo, population distribution is fairly even, with slightly greater overall numbers in the eastern half as shown in this population distribution map
Population growth rate
Liechtenstein
0.7% (2023 est.)
Thailand
0.2% (2023 est.)
Simbabwe
1.99% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Liechtenstein
1.69 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Thailand
1.54 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Simbabwe
3.51 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Liechtenstein
urban population: 14.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Thailand
urban population: 53.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.43% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.43% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Simbabwe
urban population: 32.5% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 2.41% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 2.41% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Liechtenstein
2.6% of GDP (2011 est.)
Thailand
3.2% of GDP (2020 est.)
Simbabwe
3.9% of GDP (2018 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Liechtenstein
total: 15 years
male: 16 years
female: 14 years (2020)
male: 16 years
female: 14 years (2020)
Thailand
total: 15 years
male: 15 years
female: 16 years (2016)
male: 15 years
female: 16 years (2016)
Simbabwe
total: 11 years
male: 12 years
female: 11 years (2013)
male: 12 years
female: 11 years (2013)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Liechtenstein
1.6% (of GDP) (2012 est.)
Thailand
-3.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Simbabwe
-9.6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Liechtenstein
NA
Thailand
3.34% (2021 est.)
Simbabwe
6.37% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Liechtenstein
38,520 (2015 est.) (2012)
note: 51% of the labor force in Liechtenstein commute daily from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany
note: 51% of the labor force in Liechtenstein commute daily from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany
Thailand
40.213 million (2021 est.)
Simbabwe
7.916 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Liechtenstein
NA
Thailand
9.9% (2018 est.)
Simbabwe
38.3% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
Liechtenstein
2.4% (2015)
2.4% (2014)
2.4% (2014)
Thailand
1.42% (2021 est.)
1.1% (2020 est.)
0.72% (2019 est.)
1.1% (2020 est.)
0.72% (2019 est.)
Simbabwe
5.17% (2021 est.)
5.35% (2020 est.)
4.83% (2019 est.)
note: data include both unemployment and underemployment; true unemployment is unknown and, under current economic conditions, unknowable
5.35% (2020 est.)
4.83% (2019 est.)
note: data include both unemployment and underemployment; true unemployment is unknown and, under current economic conditions, unknowable
Thailand
50.4% of GDP (2020 est.)
40.13% of GDP (2019 est.)
39.25% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are sold at public auctions
40.13% of GDP (2019 est.)
39.25% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are sold at public auctions
Simbabwe
82.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
69.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
69.9% of GDP (2016 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Liechtenstein
-0.4% (2016 est.)
-0.2% (2013)
-0.2% (2013)
Thailand
1.23% (2021 est.)
-0.85% (2020 est.)
0.71% (2019 est.)
-0.85% (2020 est.)
0.71% (2019 est.)
Simbabwe
98.55% (2021 est.)
557.2% (2020 est.)
255.3% (2019 est.)
557.2% (2020 est.)
255.3% (2019 est.)
Exports
Liechtenstein
$3.217 billion (2015 est.)
$3.774 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
$3.774 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
Thailand
$296.002 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$257.981 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$323.878 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$257.981 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$323.878 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Simbabwe
$5.263 billion (2020 est.)
$5.267 billion (2019 est.)
$5.178 billion (2018 est.)
$5.267 billion (2019 est.)
$5.178 billion (2018 est.)
Thailand
United States 16%, China 13%, Japan 9%, Vietnam 4%, Australia 4% (2021)
Simbabwe
United Arab Emirates 40%, South Africa 23%, Mozambique 9% (2019)
Imports
Liechtenstein
$2.23 billion (2014 est.)
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
note: trade data exclude trade with Switzerland
Thailand
$295.78 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$232.039 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$272.831 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$232.039 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$272.831 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Simbabwe
$5.489 billion (2020 est.)
$5.398 billion (2019 est.)
$7.642 billion (2018 est.)
$5.398 billion (2019 est.)
$7.642 billion (2018 est.)
Thailand
China 28%, Japan 12%, Malaysia 5%, United States 5%, United Arab Emirates 4% (2021)
Simbabwe
South Africa 41%, Singapore 23%, China 8% (2019)
Thailand
101 (2021)
Simbabwe
196 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Liechtenstein
total: 18,050 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 47 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 47 (2020 est.)
Thailand
total: 11,478,265 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 16 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 16 (2020 est.)
Simbabwe
total: 203,461 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Liechtenstein
total: 37,440 (2021 est.)
percent of population: 96% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 96% (2021 est.)
Thailand
total: 61.2 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 85% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 85% (2021 est.)
Simbabwe
total: 5.6 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 35% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 35% (2021 est.)
Railways
Liechtenstein
total: 9 km (2018)
standard gauge: 9 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge (electrified)
note: belongs to the Austrian Railway System connecting Austria and Switzerland
standard gauge: 9 km (2018) 1.435-m gauge (electrified)
note: belongs to the Austrian Railway System connecting Austria and Switzerland
Thailand
total: 4,127 km (2017)
standard gauge: 84 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (84 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 4,043 km (2017) 1.000-m gauge
standard gauge: 84 km (2017) 1.435-m gauge (84 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 4,043 km (2017) 1.000-m gauge
Simbabwe
total: 3,427 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 3,427 km (2014) 1.067-m gauge (313 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 3,427 km (2014) 1.067-m gauge (313 km electrified)
Roadways
Liechtenstein
total: 630 km (2019)
Thailand
total: 180,053 km (2006) (includes 450 km of expressways)
Simbabwe
total: 97,267 km (2019)
paved: 18,481 km (2019)
unpaved: 78,786 km (2019)
paved: 18,481 km (2019)
unpaved: 78,786 km (2019)
Telephones - fixed lines
Liechtenstein
total subscriptions: 11,712 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 30 (2021 est.)
Thailand
total subscriptions: 4.6 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 7 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 7 (2021 est.)
Simbabwe
total subscriptions: 243,421 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 2 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 2 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Liechtenstein
total subscriptions: 49,264 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 126 (2021 est.)
Thailand
total subscriptions: 120 million (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 170 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 170 (2021 est.)
Simbabwe
total subscriptions: 14,257,590 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 89 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 89 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Liechtenstein
28 km (2010)
Thailand
4,000 km (2011) (3,701 km navigable by boats with drafts up to 0.9 m)
Simbabwe
223 km (2022) some navigation possible on Lake Kariba (223 km)
Disputes - international
Liechtenstein
none
Thailand
Thailand-Burma: in 2016, Thailand expressed its interest in investing in Burma’s Hatgyi Dam project on the Salween River near the Thai-Burma border; the dam has the potential to supply electricity and water during the drought season; approximately 100,000 mostly Karen refugees fleeing civil strife, political upheaval, and economic stagnation in Burma live in nine remote camps in Thailand near the border
Thailand-Cambodia: Cambodia and Thailand dispute sections of their border; in 2011, Thailand and Cambodia resorted to arms in the dispute over the location of the boundary on the precipice surmounted by Preah Vihear temple ruins, awarded to Cambodia by ICJ decision in 1962 and part of a planned UN World Heritage site; in 2013, the International Court of Justice ruled that the land with the temple was Cambodian territory but that a nearby hill belonged to Thailand
Thailand-Laos: talks continue on completion of demarcation with Laos but disputes remain over several islands in the Mekong River
Thailand-Malaysia: separatist violence in Thailand's predominantly Malay-Muslim southern provinces prompt border closures and controls with Malaysia to stem insurgent activities; disputed areas are the Bukit Jeli area at the headwaters of the Golok River and the continental shelf boundary in the Gulf of Thailand
Simbabwe
Zimbabwe-Mozambique: none identified
Zimbabwe-South Africa: South Africa has placed military units to assist police operations along the border of Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to control smuggling, poaching, and illegal migration
Zimbabwe-Zambia: in 2004, Zimbabwe dropped objections to plans between Botswana and Zambia to build a bridge over the Zambezi River, thereby de facto recognizing a short, but not clearly delimited, Botswana-Zambia boundary in the river; in May 2021, Botswana and Zambia agreed in principle to let Zimbabwe be a partner in the bridge project as it enters its lasts phase
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