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Overview of and topical guide to Liechtenstein
The location of
Liechtenstein
An enlargeable map of the
Principality of Liechtenstein
The following
outline
is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Liechtenstein:
Liechtenstein
is a tiny,
doubly landlocked
alpine country
located in
Western Europe
, bordered by
Switzerland
to its west and by
Austria
to its east.
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Mountainous, it is a
winter-sport
destination. It is also a
tax haven
. Despite this, it is not heavily
urbanised
. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterise its landscape both in the north (Unterland) and in the south (Oberland). It is the smallest
German
-speaking country in the world.
General reference
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An enlargeable basic map of
Liechtenstein
Geography of Liechtenstein
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An enlargeable topographic map of
Liechtenstein
Geography of Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein is...
- Location:
Switzerland
41 km
Austria
35 km
Environment of Liechtenstein
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An enlargeable satellite image of
Liechtenstein
View of
Planken
,
Schellenberg
and
Mauren
Overlooking
Vaduz
Natural geographic features of Liechtenstein
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Demography of Liechtenstein
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Demographics of Liechtenstein
Regions of Liechtenstein
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Regions of Liechtenstein
Ecoregions of Liechtenstein
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List of ecoregions in Liechtenstein
Administrative divisions of Liechtenstein
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Administrative divisions of Liechtenstein
Municipalities of Liechtenstein
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Government and politics of Liechtenstein
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Politics of Liechtenstein
Branches of the government of Liechtenstein
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Government of Liechtenstein
Executive branch of the government of Liechtenstein
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Legislative branch of the government of Liechtenstein
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Judicial branch of the government of Liechtenstein
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Court system of Liechtenstein
Foreign relations of Liechtenstein
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Foreign relations of Liechtenstein
International organization membership
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The Principality of Liechtenstein is a member of:
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Law and order in Liechtenstein
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Law of Liechtenstein
Military of Liechtenstein
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Military of Liechtenstein
Local government in Liechtenstein
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Municipalities of Liechtenstein
Flag
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Postal Code
and Name
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Population
(Dec. 31, 2005)
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Area
in km
2
|
Towns
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Electoral District Unterland
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![Ruggell](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Wappen_Ruggell.svg/35px-Wappen_Ruggell.svg.png) |
9491
Ruggell
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1925
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7,4
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Ruggell
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![Schellenberg](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Wappen_Schellenberg.svg/35px-Wappen_Schellenberg.svg.png) |
9488
Schellenberg
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974
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3,5
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Schellenberg
|
![Gamprin](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Wappen_Gamprin.svg/35px-Wappen_Gamprin.svg.png) |
9487
Gamprin
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1436
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6,1
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Gamprin
Bendern
|
![Eschen](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Wappen_Eschen.svg/35px-Wappen_Eschen.svg.png) |
9492
Eschen
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4076
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10,3
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Eschen
Nendeln
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![Mauren](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Wappen_Mauren.svg/35px-Wappen_Mauren.svg.png) |
9493
Mauren
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3649
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7,5
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Mauren
Schaanwald
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Electoral District Oberland
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![Schaan](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/74/Wappen_Schaan.svg/35px-Wappen_Schaan.svg.png) |
9494
Schaan
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5811
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26,8
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Schaan
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![Planken](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Wappen_Planken.svg/35px-Wappen_Planken.svg.png) |
9498
Planken
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366
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5,3
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Planken
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![Vaduz](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/LIE_Vaduz_COA.svg/35px-LIE_Vaduz_COA.svg.png) |
9490
Vaduz
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5047
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17,3
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Vaduz
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![Triesenberg](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Wappen_Triesenberg.svg/35px-Wappen_Triesenberg.svg.png) |
9497
Triesenberg
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2542
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29,8
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Triesenberg,
Masescha
,
Silum
Gaflei
, Steg,
Malbun
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![Triesen](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Wappen_Triesen.svg/35px-Wappen_Triesen.svg.png) |
9495
Triesen
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4643
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26,4
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Triesen
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![Balzers](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Wappen_Balzers.svg/35px-Wappen_Balzers.svg.png) |
9496
Balzers
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4436
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19,6
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Balzers
Mals
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![Liechtenstein](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Staatswappen-Liechtensteins.svg/35px-Staatswappen-Liechtensteins.svg.png) |
Liechtenstein
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34905
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160,0
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History of Liechtenstein
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Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein
acquired the territory of the
Principality
Vaduz Castle
, built during the Middle Ages
History of Liechtenstein
Architecture of Liechtenstein
Culture of Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts
in Vaduz
Culture of Liechtenstein
Sports in Liechtenstein
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Sports in Liechtenstein
Economy and infrastructure of Liechtenstein
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Economy of Liechtenstein
Education in Liechtenstein
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Education in Liechtenstein
See also
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Notes
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References
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External links
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Wikimedia Atlas of Liechtenstein