Short description: Overview of and topical guide to Liechtenstein
The Flag of Liechtenstein
The Coat of arms of the Princely House of 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.[1] 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.
Contents
1General reference
2Geography of Liechtenstein
2.1Environment of Liechtenstein
2.1.1Natural geographic features of Liechtenstein
2.2Demography of Liechtenstein
2.3Regions of Liechtenstein
2.3.1Ecoregions of Liechtenstein
2.3.2Administrative divisions of Liechtenstein
2.3.2.1Municipalities of Liechtenstein
3Government and politics of Liechtenstein
3.1Branches of the government of Liechtenstein
3.1.1Executive branch of the government of Liechtenstein
3.1.2Legislative branch of the government of Liechtenstein
3.1.3Judicial branch of the government of Liechtenstein
3.2Foreign relations of Liechtenstein
3.2.1International organization membership
3.3Law and order in Liechtenstein
3.4Military of Liechtenstein
3.5Local government in Liechtenstein
4History of Liechtenstein
5Culture of Liechtenstein
5.1Sports in Liechtenstein
6Economy and infrastructure of Liechtenstein
7Education in Liechtenstein
8See also
9Notes
10References
11External links
General reference
An enlargeable basic map of Liechtenstein
Pronunciation:
Common English country name: Liechtenstein
Official English country name: The Principality of Liechtenstein
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s): Liechtenstein
Demonym(s): Liechtensteiner
Etymology: Name of Liechtenstein
ISO country codes: LI, LIE, 438
ISO region codes: See LI
Internet country code top-level domain: .li
Geography of Liechtenstein
An enlargeable topographic map of Liechtenstein
Geography of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is...
a country
an alpine country
a landlocked country
a doubly landlocked country
a sovereign state
a microstate
a European microstate
a landlocked country and a European microstate
Location:
Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
Eurasia
Europe
Central Europe
Western Europe
Time zone: Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Extreme points of Liechtenstein
High: Grauspitz 2,599 m (8,527 ft)
Low: Rhine 430 m (1,411 ft)
Land boundaries: 76 km
Switzerland 41 km
Austria 35 km
Coastline: none[lower-alpha 1]
Population of Liechtenstein: 35,365 (December 31, 2007) – 204th most populous country
Area of Liechtenstein: 160 km2
Atlas of Liechtenstein
Environment of Liechtenstein
An enlargeable satellite image of Liechtenstein
View of Planken, Schellenberg and Mauren
Overlooking Vaduz
Climate of Liechtenstein
Renewable energy in Liechtenstein
Geology of Liechtenstein
Protected areas of Liechtenstein
Biosphere reserves in Liechtenstein
National parks of Liechtenstein
Wildlife of Liechtenstein
Fauna of Liechtenstein
Birds of Liechtenstein
Mammals of Liechtenstein
Natural geographic features of Liechtenstein
Glacial alpine valley
Alpine Rhine
Mountains of Liechtenstein
Rivers of Liechtenstein
Eschnerberg
World Heritage Sites in Liechtenstein: None
Demography of Liechtenstein
Demographics of Liechtenstein
Regions of Liechtenstein
Regions of Liechtenstein
Ecoregions of Liechtenstein
List of ecoregions in Liechtenstein
Ecoregions in Liechtenstein
Administrative divisions of Liechtenstein
Administrative divisions of Liechtenstein
Municipalities of Liechtenstein
Municipalities of Liechtenstein
Capital of Liechtenstein: Vaduz
Cities of Liechtenstein
Government and politics of Liechtenstein
Politics of Liechtenstein
Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic monarchy
Capital of Liechtenstein: Vaduz
Elections in Liechtenstein
Political parties in Liechtenstein
Taxation in Liechtenstein
2008 Liechtenstein tax affair
Branches of the government of Liechtenstein
Government of Liechtenstein
Executive branch of the government of Liechtenstein
Head of state: Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II
Head of government: Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, Daniel Risch
Cabinet of Liechtenstein
Legislative branch of the government of Liechtenstein
Landtag of Liechtenstein (unicameral)
Judicial branch of the government of Liechtenstein
Court system of Liechtenstein
Supreme Court of Liechtenstein (Oberster Gerichtshof)
Princely Superior Court of Liechtenstein (Fürstliches Obergericht)
Princely Court of Liechtenstein (Fürstliches Landgericht)
Foreign relations of Liechtenstein
Foreign relations of Liechtenstein
Diplomatic missions in Liechtenstein
Diplomatic missions of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein–Switzerland relations
Liechtenstein–United States relations
International organization membership
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a member of:[1]
Council of Europe (CE)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Criminal Court (ICCt)
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
World Confederation of Labour (WCL)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Law and order in Liechtenstein
Law of Liechtenstein
Constitution of Liechtenstein
1862 Constitution of Liechtenstein
Crime in Liechtenstein
Human rights in Liechtenstein
LGBT rights in Liechtenstein
Recognition of same-sex unions in Liechtenstein
Freedom of religion in Liechtenstein
Law enforcement in Liechtenstein
Capital punishment in Liechtenstein
Military of Liechtenstein
Military of Liechtenstein
Command
Commander-in-chief: None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland
Ministry of Defence of Liechtenstein: None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland
Forces
None, Defence is the responsibility of Switzerland
Military history of Liechtenstein
Military ranks of Liechtenstein
Local government in Liechtenstein
Municipalities of Liechtenstein
Flag
Postal Code and Name
Population (Dec. 31, 2005)
Area in km2
Towns
Electoral District Unterland
9491 Ruggell
1925
7,4
Ruggell
9488 Schellenberg
974
3,5
Schellenberg
9487 Gamprin
1436
6,1
Gamprin Bendern
9492 Eschen
4076
10,3
Eschen Nendeln
9493 Mauren
3649
7,5
Mauren Schaanwald
Electoral District Oberland
9494 Schaan
5811
26,8
Schaan
9498 Planken
366
5,3
Planken
9490 Vaduz
5047
17,3
Vaduz
9497 Triesenberg
2542
29,8
Triesenberg, Masescha, Silum Gaflei, Steg, Malbun
9495 Triesen
4643
26,4
Triesen
9496 Balzers
4436
19,6
Balzers Mäls
Liechtenstein
34905
160,0
History of Liechtenstein
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
Timeline of the history of Liechtenstein
Current events of Liechtenstein
Military history of Liechtenstein
Culture of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts in Vaduz
Culture of Liechtenstein
Architecture of Liechtenstein
Castles in Liechtenstein
Art in Liechtenstein
Art in Liechtenstein
Cinema of Liechtenstein
Literature of Liechtenstein
Music of Liechtenstein
Theatre in Liechtenstein
Cuisine of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein wine
Festivals in Liechtenstein
Languages of Liechtenstein
Media in Liechtenstein
Television in Liechtenstein
National symbols of Liechtenstein
Coat of arms of Liechtenstein
Flag of Liechtenstein
National anthem of Liechtenstein
People of Liechtenstein
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins
Prostitution in Liechtenstein
Public holidays in Liechtenstein
Records of Liechtenstein
Religion in Liechtenstein
Buddhism in Liechtenstein
Christianity in Liechtenstein
Hinduism in Liechtenstein
Islam in Liechtenstein
Judaism in Liechtenstein
Sikhism in Liechtenstein
World Heritage Sites in Liechtenstein: None
Sports in Liechtenstein
Sports in Liechtenstein
Liechtensteiner National Badminton Championships
Football in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of Liechtenstein
Economy of Liechtenstein
Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 147th (one hundred and forty seventh)
Agriculture in Liechtenstein
Banking in Liechtenstein
National bank of Liechtenstein
Communications in Liechtenstein
Internet in Liechtenstein
Companies of Liechtenstein
Currency of Liechtenstein: Frank/Franc
ISO 4217: SUS
Energy in Liechtenstein
Energy policy of Liechtenstein
Oil industry in Liechtenstein
Health care in Liechtenstein
Mining in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Stock Exchange
Tourism in Liechtenstein
Visa policy of Liechtenstein
Transport in Liechtenstein
Airports in Liechtenstein
Rail transport in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Bus
Roads in Liechtenstein
Education in Liechtenstein
Education in Liechtenstein
See also
Index of Liechtenstein-related articles
List of Liechtenstein-related topics
List of international rankings
Member state of the United Nations
Outline of Europe
Outline of geography
Notes
↑Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan are the only two doubly landlocked countries.
References
↑ 1.01.1"Liechtenstein". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/liechtenstein/.
External links
www.liechtenstein.li - Official site by the Principality of Liechtenstein
Tourism Liechtenstein - The official tourism page of Liechtenstein
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein - The national Gallery of Liechtenstein
Hochschule Liechtenstein - University of Applied Sciences Liechtenstein
History of Liechtenstein: Primary documents
Photos of Liechtenstein
"Arukikata" Liechtenstein, Traveller's guide written in Japanese/English
Russian Portal about Principality of Liechtenstein
Harry's Mountain Walks in Liechtenstein The only English language guide to routes up and among Liechtensteins fabulous Alpine peaks; also available in German.
Sarah Lyall, "For Rent: One Principality. Prince Not Included." New York Times, 25 March 2003