Outline of 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 – 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.

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):
Etymology: Name of Liechtenstein
ISO country codes: LI, LIE, 438
ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:LI
Internet country code top-level domain: .li

Geography of Liechtenstein

An enlargeable topographic map of Liechtenstein

Main article: 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^[2]

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

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

Mountains of Liechtenstein
Rivers of Liechtenstein
World Heritage Sites in Liechtenstein: None

Regions of Liechtenstein

Government and politics of Liechtenstein

Politics of Liechtenstein

Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic monarchy
Capital of Liechtenstein: Vaduz
Elections in Liechtenstein

Elections and referendums in Liechtenstein

General elections	1862 1866 1868 1869 1872 1875 1877 1886 1890 1894 1898 1902 1906 1910 1914 1918 1922 1926 (Jan) 1926 (Apr) 1928 1930 1932 1936 1939 1945 1949 1953 (Feb) 1953 (Jun) 1957 1958 1962 1966 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1989 1993 (Feb) 1993 (Oct) 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013

Referendums	1919 1921 1922 1924 1925* 1926 1927* 1929 1930* 1931 1932 1935 1937 1945 1947* 1949 1950 1952 1954 1961* 1962 1964 1965 1967 1968* 1970 1971 1972 1973* 1975* 1976 1977 1980 1981 1984 1985* 1986 1987 1988* 1989* 1990 1991 1992* 1993 1995 1999 2000* 2002* 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009* 2011* 2012 2014 2015 2016

* More than one referendum held during the year

Branches of the government of Liechtenstein

Main article: Government of Liechtenstein

Executive branch of the government of Liechtenstein

Legislative branch of the government of Liechtenstein

Landtag of Liechtenstein (unicameral)

Judicial branch of the government 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

Main article: Foreign relations of Liechtenstein

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)
Organization 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

Capital punishment in 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

Military of Liechtenstein

Main article: 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

Main article: Municipalities of Liechtenstein

Table

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

Main article: History of Liechtenstein, Timeline of the history of Liechtenstein, and Current events of Liechtenstein

Military history of Liechtenstein

Culture of Liechtenstein

Main article: Culture of Liechtenstein

Architecture of Liechtenstein
Cuisine of Liechtenstein
Festivals in Liechtenstein
Languages of Liechtenstein
Media in Liechtenstein
National symbols of Liechtenstein
People of Liechtenstein
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

Art in Liechtenstein

Art in Liechtenstein
Cinema of Liechtenstein
Literature of Liechtenstein
Music of Liechtenstein
Television in Liechtenstein
Theatre in Liechtenstein

Sports in Liechtenstein

Economy and infrastructure of Liechtenstein

Main article: 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
Transport in Liechtenstein
- Airports in Liechtenstein
- Rail transport in Liechtenstein
- Roads in Liechtenstein

References

1 2 "Liechtenstein". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
↑ Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan are the only two doubly landlocked countries.

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Liechtenstein

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
Liechtenstein travel guide from Wikivoyage
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

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