Countries associated with the region of Alps
The
Alpine states
or
Alpine countries
are eight countries associated with the
Alpine region
, as defined by the
Alpine Convention
of 1991:
Austria
,
France
,
Germany
,
Italy
,
Liechtenstein
,
Monaco
,
Slovenia
, and
Switzerland
.
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Nations
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Austria
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France
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Germany
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Italy
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Liechtenstein
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Monaco
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Slovenia
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Switzerland
Territory
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The territory includes 83
NUTS 3
-level local
administrative divisions
and about 6,200
municipalities
.
In a narrow sense, the term "Alpine states" could be applied to Austria (28.7% of the total area), Italy (27.2%), and France (21.4%), which represent more than 77% of the Alpine territory and more than three quarters of the Alpine population. However, for larger countries like Italy and France, the share of their territory within the Alpine region only amounts to 17% and 7%, respectively. From a strictly national point of view, and with the exception of
microstates
Liechtenstein and Monaco,
the Alps
are dominant in only two countries: Austria (65.5% of its territory) and Switzerland (65%).
Diplomacy
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The diplomatic status between these countries varies depending on their individual relationships with each other. Many of these countries are members of the
European Union
(EU) and have close diplomatic ties with each other through this regional organization. The EU has helped to facilitate greater cooperation and integration among the Alpine states in various areas, such as trade, transportation, and environmental policy.
There are also several bilateral agreements and treaties between these countries, covering issues such as border security, trade, and cultural exchange. In addition, these countries work together through various regional and international organizations, including the
United Nations
and the
World Trade Organization
.
See also
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References
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