The principality of Liechtenstein is divided into eleven communities (Gemeinden - singular Gemeinde), most consisting of only a single town. These are:
Vaduz - located along the Rhine, in the centre of the country
Schaan - the most populous community, just north of Vaduz
Balzers - in the southern point of the country, also includes the town of Mäls
Triesen - on the Rhine, just south of Vaduz
Eschen - in the north, includes the town of Nendeln
Mauren - in the north, close to Eschen, includes Schaanwald
Triesenberg - between Vaduz and Triesen, includes the towns of Steg and Malbun
Ruggell - on the Rhine, northernmost community of Liechtenstein
Gamprin - on the Rhine, just west of Eschen, including the town of Bendern
Schellenberg - in the north
Planken - smallest community, in north central Liechtenstein
