Liechtenstein
Population
34,000 peopleCapital
VaduzCurrency
FrancMap of Liechtenstein
Area in square kilometers
160 km2 Liechtenstein City Codes on this page. You can also find the
Liechtenstein international code, or ISO. Liechtenstein telephone
codes vary from other countries. This page is specifically
international dialling codes Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein Population
34,761 (210 of 237)
Liechtenstein Area, Sq. Km.
Liechtenstein international dialing 423 is
followed by an area code.
The Liechtenstein area code table below shows the various city codes
for Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein country codes are followed by these
area codes.
Liechtensteiner (male), Liechtensteinerin (female)
Government
Principality, Constitutional
Absolute monarchy
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Prince
Hans-Adam II
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Regent
Alois
Principality of LiechtensteinFürstentum Liechtenstein
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto: Für Gott, Fürst und Vaterland
For God, Prince and Fatherland
Anthem: Oben am jungen Rhein
"Up on the Young Rhine"
Location of Liechtenstein (green)on the European continent (dark grey) —
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Capital
Liechtenstein con 28 años, Mario Frick, y en 2000 el país se adhririó
al Espacio Económico Europeo (EEE), lo cual obligó a redefinir ciertos
téminos de la unión aduanera con Suiza, que no pertenece a tal
asociación.
Liechtenstein, oficialmente Principado de Liechtenstein /ˈlɪçtnʃta͡ɪn/,
es un país en Europa Central, uno de los más pequeños del mundo, sin
acceso al mar, puesto que está rodeado al oeste por Suiza y al este
por Austria, países también sin salida marítima.
nombre de Liechtenstein en honor al príncipe Anton Florian de
Liechtenstein, súbdito suyo. Es en este momento cuando Liechtenstein
se convierte en un estado soberano del Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico.
noun: Liechtensteiner(s) adjective: Liechtenstein
Ethnic groups:
Liechtensteiner 65.6%, other 34.4% (2000 census)
Religions:
Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.
short form: Liechtenstein local long form: Fuerstentum Liechtenstein
local short form: Liechtenstein
Government type:
constitutional monarchy
Capital:
name: Vaduz geographic coordinates: 47 08 N, 9 31 E time difference:
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC
Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Economic
Area (an organization serving as a bridge between the European Free
Trade Association (EFTA) and the EU) since May 1995.
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the independence of Liechtenstein, which definitively disbanded its
army. The Constitution of 5 October 1921 replaced the absolute
monarchy by a constitutional one. Diplomatic, customs, economic and
postal union treaties were signed with Switzerland between 1919 and
1923.
The castle of Liechtenstein is located
in Möding, in Lower-Austria. After the dissolution of the Holy German
Empire in 1806, the principality became sovereign, joined the Rhine
Confederation (1807-1814) and later the Germanic Confederation
(1815-1866).
Liechtenstein economy is widely diversified with a large number of
small businesses.
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Introduction
Liechtenstein
Background:
The Principality
of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy
Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806.
A newer version of this article is available: see Liechtenstein at
Schools WikipediaFürstentum Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein
Flag of Liechtenstein
Coat of arms of Liechtenstein
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto: none
The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name
(rather than vice-versa), comes from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway
Lower Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the
13th century, and from 1807 onwards.
The modern territory of Liechtenstein formed at one time (an albeit
diminutive) part of the ancient Roman province of Raetia. For
centuries this territory, geographically removed from European
strategic interests, had little impact on the tide of European
history.
Fürstentum LiechtensteinPrincipality of Liechtenstein
Flag of Liechtenstein
Coat of arms of Liechtenstein
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto: Für Gott, Fürst und Vaterland
For God, Prince and Fatherland
Liechtensteinian, locally Liechtensteiner/in
Government
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
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Prince
Hans-Adam II
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Prince-Regent
Alois
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Location of Liechtenstein Location of Liechtenstein (circled in inset)
on the European continent (white) —
Capital
Vaduz
Largest city
Schaan
Official languages
German
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Liechtenstein) is a small alpine German-speaking country doubly
landlocked by Switzerland and Austria (it is landlocked by landlocked
countries). It is the last remnant of the Holy Roman Empire and is an
independent state with very close ties to Switzerland.
The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy
Roman Empire in 1719 and became a sovereign state in 1806.
which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have
spurred outstanding economic growth.
Shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight have resulted in concerns
about the use of the financial institutions for money laundering and
tax evasion.
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of Liechtenstein's small territory is composed of the foothills of the
Rhätikon Massif, part of the central Alps. The western section of the
country is occupied by the Rhine River floodplain.
A tourist centre, Liechtenstein is also a centre of
banking because of its stable political situation and its absolute
bank secrecy.
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Ruler: Prince Hans Adam II (1989)
Head of Government: Klaus Tschütscher (2009)
Total area: 62 sq mi (161 sq km)
Population (2010 est.): 35,002 (growth rate: 0.6%); birth rate:
9.
The Liechtensteiners are descended from the Alemanni tribe that came
into the region after A.D. 500. Founded in 1719, Liechtenstein was a
member of the German Confederation from 1815 to 1866, when it became
an independent principality.
Tiny Liechtenstein, not quite as large as Washington, DC, lies on the
east bank of the Rhine River, south of Lake Constance, between Austria
and Switzerland. It consists of low valley land and alpine peaks.
Falknis (8,401 ft; 2,561 m) and Naafkopf (8,432 ft; 2,570 m) are the
tallest.
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Since World War II (in which Liechtenstein remained neutral) the
country's low taxes have spurred outstanding economic growth. However,
shortcomings in banking regulatory oversight have resulted in concerns
about the use of the financial institutions for money laundering.
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Liechtenstein is situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European
Alps. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the
world—being a landlocked country wholly surrounded by other landlocked
countries—the other is Uzbekistan.
Location of Liechtenstein Location of Liechtenstein (circled in inset)
on the European continent (white) —
Capital
Vaduz
47°08.5′N 9°31.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny, alpine country in Western
Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its
east. Mountainous, it is a winter sports resort, although it is
perhaps best known as a tax haven.
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headquartered in Liechtenstein because of the low business taxes. The
stable political environment and the secrecy of its financial
institutions contributed to Liechtenstein's development as a banking
center and tax haven, but that secrecy has been diminished in the 21st
cent.
Historically agricultural, Liechtenstein has been increasingly
industrialized, with industry and services now employing most of the
workforce. Only a small fraction of the population still engages in
agriculture, producing wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, livestock, and
dairy products.
Liechtenstein and Austria whereby prisoners with sentences of longer
than two years' imprisonment were to be accommodated in Austria, 13
individuals from the country were incarcerated in Austria. The
country’s only prison had a total capacity of 20 beds.
The Principality of Liechtenstein, with a population of approximately
36,000, is a multiparty constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary
government. The unicameral Landtag (parliament) nominates, and the
monarch appoints, the members of the government.
Confederation dissolved, Liechtenstein disbanded its army of 80 men
and declared its permanent neutrality, which was declared during both
world wars.
in which neither Liechtenstein nor Switzerland maintain
representation. After World War II, Liechtenstein became increasingly
important as a financial center, resulting in more prosperity.
The Liechtenstein family, of Austrian origin, acquired the fiefs of
Vaduz and Schellenberg in 1699 and 1713 respectively, and gained the
status of an independent principality of the Holy Roman Empire in 1719
under the name Liechtenstein.
Kaiser, an ordinary citizen of Liechtenstein became its most historian
and statesman.May 15, 2005 - James Foster Robinson
Liechtenstein in World War ILiechtenstein was treated by the allies in
World War I as a belligerent because of its connection to Austria.
Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over
the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous
composer is one.
The First Prince of Liechtenstein - Anton FlorianIn 1719 the
Principality of Liechtenstein was found by the Emperor of the Holy
Roman Empire who named it after the family that owned it. Anton
Florian von Liechtenstein was its first sovereign prince.
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become the Principality of Liechtenstein, with Anton Florian becoming
the first Prince of Liechtenstein.
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the castle Liechtenstein that can be found in Austria. But the family
wanted to obtain more power, and started to acquire pieces of land
(Mainly within the Habsburgs Empire). The Liechtensteins wanted to
have land that was not within somebody else’s empire.
noun: Liechtensteiner(s) adjective: Liechtenstein
Ethnic groups:
Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order.
Liechtensteiner 65.6%, other 34.4% (2000 census)
Religions:
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The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy
Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops
during the Napoleonic wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and
joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815.
which Liechtenstein remained neutral), the country's low taxes have
spurred outstanding economic growth. In 2000, shortcomings in banking
regulatory oversight resulted in concerns about the use of financial
institutions for money laundering.