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Definition: Liechtenstein from Collins English Dictionary

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1 a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)


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From Philip's Encyclopedia
Independent principality in W central Europe, between Austria (E) and Switzerland (W); the capital is Vaduz. It was formed in 1719 through the merging of Vaduz and Schellenberg, but remained part of the Holy Roman Empire until 1806. A member of the German Confederation from 1815, it gained independence in 1866. In 1921, Liechtenstein entered into a currency union with Switzerland and, in 1923, a customs union. Until 1990 Switzerland also handled its foreign policy. In 1990, the principality joined the UN. Liechtenstein has a constitutional and hereditary monarchy; the ruling family is the Austrian House of Liechtenstein. Women received the vote in 1984. Liechtenstein is the fourth-smallest country in the world, but among the richest (1998 GDP per capita, US$23,000). After 1945, it developed a manufacturing base. Most revenue derives from multinationals attracted by the low taxation rates. In 2000 it reformed its banking laws after criticism that it encouraged money-laundering. Tourism…
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From Philip's Encyclopedia
Independent principality in W central Europe, between Austria (E) and Switzerland (W); the capital is Vaduz. It was formed in 1719 through the merging of Vaduz and Schellenberg, but remained part of the Holy Roman Empire until 1806. A member of the German Confederation from 1815, it gained…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
(lĭkh'tӘnshtīn´´), officially Principality of Liechtenstein, principality (2015 est. pop. 37,000), 62 sq mi (160 sq km), W central Europe. It is situated in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland and is bounded in the west by the Rhine River. Vaduz is the capital. The country is mainly…
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From Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices
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POPULATION 36,842 ROMAN CATHOLIC 75.9 percent PROTESTANT 8.5 percent OTHER CHRISTIAN 1.4 percent MUSLIM 5.4 percent OTHER (INCLUDING NOT AFFILIATED) 8.8 percent Introduction Liechtenstein, a small, predominantly Roman Catholic European country located in the Rhine Valley of the Alps, is bordered by…
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From Political Handbook of the World 2018-2019
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Principality of Liechtenstein Political Status: Independent principality constituted in 1719; current constitution promulgated October 5, 1921; established diplomatic association with Switzerland in 1919 and customs and currency association in 1923. Area: 61.8 sq. mi. (160.475 sq. km). Population: …
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From Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017
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Principality of Liechtenstein Fürstentum Liechtenstein Political Status: Independent principality constituted in 1719; current constitution promulgated October 5, 1921; established diplomatic association with Switzerland in 1919 and customs and currency association in 1923. Area: 61.8 sq. mi. …
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From QFinance: The Ultimate Resource
Fiirstentum Liechtenstein—Principality of Liechtenstein Area —160 sq. km Capital —Vaduz; population, 5,000 (2009) Major town —Schaan Currency —Swiss franc of 100 rappen (or centimes) Population —37,009 rising at 0.81 per cent a year (2013 est) Religion —Christian (Roman Catholic 76 per cent, …
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From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
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Principality, western Europe. It is located between Switzerland and Austria. Area: 62 sq mi (160.5 sq km). Population: (2016 est.) 37,700. Capital: Vaduz . The Liechtensteiners are descended from the Alemanni tribe that came into the region after 500 ce . Languages: German (official), Alemanni…
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Landlocked country in west-central Europe, bounded east by Austria and west by Switzerland. Government Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy ruled by the princes of the House of Liechtenstein. The 1921 constitution established a hereditary principality with a single-chamber parliament, the…
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From Financial Times World Desk Reference
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Introduction Official name: Principality of Liechtenstein Capital: Vaduz Population: 35,000 Currency: Swiss franc Official language: German Date of independence, or formation date: 1719 Date when current borders were established: 1719 National day: Aug 15 Vehicle country identifying code: FL Time…
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From Chambers Dictionary of World History
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A small independent alpine principality in central Europe, lying between the Austrian state of Voralberg to the east and the Swiss cantons of St Gallen and Graubünden to the west. Originally the medieval counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg, this small territory came into the hands of the princes of…
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