Politics of Liechtenstein Elections in Liechtenstein gives information on election and election results in politics of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein . Liechtenstein elects a legislature at the national level. The Landtag of Liechtenstein Diet Landtag has 25 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation in two multi seat constituency constituencies . Liechtenstein has a multi party system , with two dominant political parties . Latest elections main Liechtenstein parliamentary election, 2009 Liechtenstein parliamentary election, 2009 Past elections and referendums Liechtenstein elections See also Electoral calendar Electoral system External links http psephos.adam carr.net countries l liechtenstein Adam Carr s Election Archive http www.parties and elections.de liechtenstein.html Parties and elections Elections in Europe Category Elections in LiechtensteinLiechtenstein election stub pt Elei es em Liechtenstein ro Alegeri n Liechtenstein ... more details
double image right Flag of Liechtenstein.svg 202 Coat of arms of Liechtenstein.svg 100 The Flag of Liechtenstein The Coat of arms of the Princely House of Liechtenstein Image LocationLiechtenstein.png thumb The location of Liechtenstein Image Liechtenstein administrative map fr.svg thumb An enlargeable map of the Principality of Liechtenstein See also Index of Liechtenstein related articles The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny, Landlocked country Doubly landlocked doubly landlocked alpine ... factbook geos ls.html title Liechtenstein work The World Factbook publisher United States Central ... is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Liechtenstein TOC limit limit 2 General reference Image Liechtenstein CIA WFB Map.png thumb An enlargeable basic map of Liechtenstein International Phonetic Alphabet Pronunciation Common English country name Liechtenstein Official English country name The Principality of Liechtenstein Common endonym s List of countries and capitals in native languages ... and demonymic forms of place names Countries and nations Adjectival s Liechtenstein List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names Countries and nations Demonym s Etymology Name of Liechtenstein International rankings 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 Image Liechtenstein topographic map fr.png thumb An enlargeable topographic map of Liechtenstein Main Geography of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein is... a country an alpine country a landlocked country a Landlocked Doubly ... Summer Time UTC 02 Extreme points of Liechtenstein High Grauspitz convert 2599 m ft 0 abbr on Low Rhine ... Coastline none ref name double Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan are the only two doubly landlocked countries. ref Population of Liechtenstein 35,365 December 31, 2007 List of countries by population 204th most populous country Area of Liechtenstein 160 km sup 2 sup commons Atlas of Liechtenstein Atlas ... more details
Palais Liechtenstein may refer to Stadtpalais Liechtenstein City palace , in the I. district of Vienna Innere Stadt Gartenpalais Garden Palace , in the IX. district Alsergrund , currently houses the extensive art collection of the Liechtenstein princes Disambig cs Lichten tejnsk pal c de Palais Liechtenstein ... more details
notability date October 2010 merge Politics of Liechtenstein date October 2010 Abortion in Liechtenstein is legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. ref http articles.latimes.com 2005 nov 28 world fg briefs28.3 ref Liechtenstein legalized abortion via referendum in 2005. ref http www.economist.com node 8686503 ref References Reflist External links http www.lifesitenews.com news archive ldn 2005 nov 05112802 Abortion in Europe Abortion DEFAULTSORT Abortion In Liechtenstein Category Abortion in Europe Liechtenstein Category Abortion by country Liechenstein Liechtenstein stub Abortion stub ... more details
As a member of the European Free Trade Association EFTA , Liechtenstein LI is included in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics NUTS . The three NUTS levels all correspond to the country itself NUTS 1 LI0 Liechtenstein NUTS 2 LI00 Liechtenstein NUTS 3 LI000 Liechtenstein Below the NUTS levels, there are two local administrative unit LAU levels LAU 1 electoral districts LAU 2 municipalities of Liechtenstein municipalities . See also Subdivisions of Liechtenstein ISO 3166 2 LI ISO 3166 2 codes of Liechtenstein List of FIPS region codes J L LS Liechtenstein FIPS region codes of Liechtenstein Sources http ec.europa.eu eurostat ramon nuts codelist en.cfm?list efta Hierarchical list of the Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics NUTS and the Statistical regions of Europe http ec.europa.eu eurostat ramon nuts pngmaps efta1.png Overview map of EFTA countries Statistical regions at level 1 http ec.europa.eu eurostat ramon nuts pngmaps li2.png LIECHTENSTEIN Statistical regions at level 2 http ec.europa.eu eurostat ramon nuts pngmaps li3.png LIECHTENSTEIN Statistical regions at level 3 http ec.europa.eu eurostat ramon nuts statistical regions t1 en.html Correspondence between the regional levels and the national administrative units http www.statoids.com uli.html Communes of Liechtenstein , Statoids.com NUTS Category NUTS Liechtenstein Category Subdivisions of Liechtenstein pt NUTS de Liechtenstein ... more details
unreferenced date July 2008 distinguish Lichtenstein Castle Image Castle Liechtenstein.jpg thumb right 250px Liechtenstein Castle in Austria Liechtenstein Castle is a castle located near Maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria bordering Vienna . It is located on the edge of the Wienerwald Viennese Forest . The castle, originally built during the 12th century, was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1529 and 1683, and remained in ruins until 1884, when it was rebuilt. Liechtenstein bright stone Castle is the origin of the name of the List of princes of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein family , the ruling house of the Liechtenstein country of the same name , which owned the castle from at least 1140 until the 13th century and again from 1807 onwards. Today, the castle is mainly known for the Johann Nepomuk Nestroy Nestroy Theatre Festival held annually during the summer months. See also Lichtenstein Castle in Germany a similarly named but unrelated building Vaduz Castle in Liechtenstein the official residence of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein References reflist External links http www.mariaenzersdorf.gv.at index.php?open html burgliechtenstein.htm Castle Liechtenstein Information in German http www.wien umland.city map.at 02010804 burg liechtenstein Burg Liechtenstein, Maria Enzersdorf Information in German Austria castle stub coord 48 05 33 N 16 16 12 E region AT 3 type landmark display title Category Castles in Austria Liechtenstein Category House of Liechtenstein bg cs Liechtenstein hrad de Burg Liechtenstein fr Ch teau de Liechtenstein gl Castelo de Liechtenstein nl Kasteel Liechtenstein no Borgen Liechtenstein pt Castelo de Liechtenstein ro Castelul Liechtenstein ru sv Borgen Liechtenstein uk zh ... more details
Politics of Liechtenstein Image Liechtenstein Landtag.jpg thumb left New parliament building opened February 2008 Image Liechtenstein Landtag inside.jpg thumb left Inside the new parliament building The Diet Landtag is the parliament or legislature of Liechtenstein . It has 25 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation in two multi seat constituency constituencies . Its current President is Arthur Brunhart , who has held the post since 2009. Last election Liechtenstein parliamentary election, 2009 See also List of Speakers of the Landtag of Liechtenstein External links http www.landtag.li Official website Europe topic Parliament of Category Parliaments by country Liechtenstein Category Government of Liechtenstein Category Unicameral legislatures LiechtensteinLiechtenstein stub legislature stub be cs Lichten tejnsk parlament da Liechtensteinischer Landtag de Liechtensteinischer Landtag nl Landdag Liechtenstein ja no Liechtensteinischer Landtag pl Landtag Liechtenstein ru sh Landtag Lihten tajna fi Landtag ... more details
File Liechtenstein Bus.jpg thumb 450px The back of a Liechtenstein Bus bus Liechtenstein Bus is a bus company based in Vaduz , Liechtenstein . The company operates a total of 19 Gasoline petrol powered buses and 27 Diesel engine diesel buses on a network of 13 routes throughout Liechtenstein. Many services operated by Liechtenstein Bus venture over the borders into Switzerland and Austria . Routes 11 Sargans Vaduz Schaan Bendern Eschen Mauren Feldkirch, Vorarlberg Feldkirch 12 Buchs, St. Gallen Buchs Schaan Vaduz Balzers Sargans 13 Buchs Schaan Nendeln Eschen Mauren Feldkirch 14 Vaduz Nendeln Schaanwald Feldkirch 21 Vaduz Triesenberg Malbun 22 Triesenberg Gaflei 24 Vaduz Sevelen 26 Schaan Planken 31 Bendern Ruggell Schellenberg 32 Bendern Gamprin Ruggell Schellenberg Hinterschellenberg 33 Mauren Schellenberg Hinterschellenberg 35 Balzers Bendern Gamprin Schellenberg 36 Balzers Vaduz Schaan Bendern Ruggell Nofels External links http www.lba.li Liechtenstein Bus website http busfoto.nl foto thumbnails.php?album search&search Liechtenstein 20Bus&lang english Photographs of Liechtenstein Bus buses Category Bus operating companies Category Companies of Liechtenstein Category Transport in Liechtenstein de Liechtenstein Bus ru ... more details
According to the US State Department s International Religious Freedom Report 2006 there are 72 Buddhists in Liechtenstein or 0.22 of the total population as of 2002. It could be the smallest Buddhist community in the World. There is http www.buddhanet.net wbd search.php?keyword vaduz&search Begin Search&country id 75&province id 0 only 1 Buddhist centre in Vaduz , the capital of Liechtenstein. References http www.state.gov g drl rls irf 2006 71391.htm International Religious Freedom Report 2006 Liechtenstein Buddhism topics Buddhism in Europe Category Buddhism by country Liechtenstein Category Religion in Liechtenstein Category Buddhism in Europe Lie ru Buddhism stub Liechtenstein stub ... more details
Infobox Museum name Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein image Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Vaduz.jpg established November 12, 2000 location Vaduz , Liechtenstein visitors director website http www.kunstmuseum.li The Kunstmuseum LiechtensteinLiechtenstein Art Museum is the state museum of modern and contemporary ... art is also the national art collection of the Liechtenstein Principality of Liechtenstein . History Image Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein B hler .jpg thumb right 280px Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein Image Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein Walti .jpg thumb right 280px Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein In 1967, the State of Liechtenstein ... of Liechtenstein the following year. The first curator of the collection was Dr. Georg Malin, a Liechtenstein ... modern and contemporary art. The building of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein how it presents ... of Liechtenstein and the City of Vaduz, they planned and implemented the construction of the museum. In August 2000 the building was officially donated to the Principality of Liechtenstein as a millennium ... Liechtenstein was formally opened on November 12, 2000. Since 1996, Mr. Friedemann Malsch has been director of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein. Collection The collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein ... of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein well known are works by artists of the Arte Povera . In 2006 the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein together with the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen and the Museum f r Moderne Kunst ... Boltanski , Gotthard Graubner or Bill Bollinger . In addition, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein also shows special exhibitions with works from the Liechtenstein Museum Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein . External links commons cat Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein http www.kunstmuseum.li www.kunstmuseum.li ... Category Vaduz Category Buildings and structures in Liechtenstein Category Museums in Liechtenstein Category National museums Liechenstein de Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein es Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein fr Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein it Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein ru tr Lihten tayn ... more details
Infobox Ethnic group group Turks in Liechtenstein image caption poptime 894 ref group note This does not include Turks with Liechtensteinian nationality ref ref Harvnb F rstentum Liechtenstein 2007 loc 6 . ref popplace Vaduz Schaan Triesen langs Turkish language Turkish rels Islam Turks in Liechtenstein consist of both Turkish people who live in Liechtenstein but were born elsewhere, as well as natives of Liechtenstein with Turkish roots meaning origins in Turkey , the island of Cyprus , or communities of the Turkish diaspora . Presently, 894 Turkish citizens live in Liechtenstein this does not include Turks with Liechtensteinian nationality , accounting for 3 of the total population of the country. ref Harvnb F rstentum Liechtenstein 2007 loc 6 7 . ref Turks are the fifth largest group of foreigners in Liechtenstein, behind Swiss, Austrians, Italians, and Germans. ref Harvnb F rstentum Liechtenstein 2007 loc 7 . ref 296 Turkish citizens work in Liechtenstein. ref Harvnb F rstentum Liechtenstein 2007 loc 12 . ref Notable people Cengiz Bi er See also Demographics of Liechtenstein Turks in Austria Turks in Switzerland Turks in Europe Notes reflist group note References Reflist 2 Bibliography citation last F rstentum Liechtenstein first year 2007 title http www.liechtenstein.li en pdf fl multimedia information bilateral tuerkei.pdf Liechtenstein Turkey place http www.liechtenstein.li en publisher F rstentum Liechtenstein isbn External links http turkbirligi.li Liechtenstein T rkbirligi http oab.turkbirligi.li Liechtenstein Okul Aile Birligi http www.aksiyon.com.tr aksiyon haber 10361 38 abla liechtensteina nasil gidebiliriz.html Abla, Liechtenstein a nas l gidebiliriz? Turkish diaspora Category Turkish diaspora Liechtenstein Category People of Turkish descent be ru ... more details
This article concerns the systems of communications in Liechtenstein . Liechtenstein possesses a number of modern communications systems, some of which are shared with the neighbouring country, Switzerland . The country code and top level domain for Liechtenstein is .li . Telephone and internet Liechtenstein s automatic telephone system is connected to the Communications in Switzerland Swiss telephone networks via cable and microwave radio relay systems. There are 20,072 main line telephones in the country serviced by the network. In April 1999, Liechtenstein ceased to be a part of the Swiss telephone numbering plan , where the country used the Swiss area code 075 , opting instead to have a unique country calling code , 423 . In terms of internet, there are 44 internet service providers service providers in Liechtenstein and Switzerland combined. Radio and television There are four FM radio broadcast stations in Liechtenstein serving 21,000 radio s. The television broadcast system is linked to the Swiss networks, with the Swiss services serving 12,000 televisions in Liechtenstein. References Much of the content of this article is adapted from the CIA World Factbook . Europe topic Telecommunications in Category Communications in LiechtensteinLiechtenstein stub comm stub ... more details
The Swiss Frank plural Franken has been the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920. The Swiss franc is legal tender since Liechtenstein is in a customs union customs and monetary union with Switzerland. The 1980 treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein allows Liechtenstein to mint Swiss franc coins, but not to issue banknotes. ref http www.admin.ch ch d sr c0 951 951 4.html W hrungsvertrag vom 19. Juni 1980 zwischen der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft und dem F rstentum Liechtenstein de icon fr icon it icon ref Liechtenstein used the Austro Hungarian Krone Austrian Krone and Heller until 1920 ref http www.liechtenstein.li en fl portal aktuell?newsid 9575 Anniversary of the Swiss franc in Liechtenstein ref , and switched to the Swiss franc due to the krone s instability. Liechtenstein coins are so rare that they do not actually circulate, and no banknotes have been issued, with the exception of 3 emergency issues of Heller in 1920 ref See http www.banknoteworld.com countries Liechtenstein.html www.BanknoteWorld.com for images ref . Most of the Liechtenstein frank coins have the same amount of precious metal as the Swiss franc , except for the coins minted in the late 1980s and 1990s. The highest number of coins minted was the 1 frank minted in 1924 60,000 were struck, but 45,355 were melted. If the number of melted coins is excluded, the highest mintage would be the 50 franken minted in 1988 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reign of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein ... Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein Prince Hans Adam II . Both number 35,000. ref numis cite SCWC date 2004 ref References Reflist n start n before currency Austro Hungarian krone Austrian krone and Liechtenstein krone reason Austrian krone was unstable n currency location Liechtenstein concurrent Swiss franc start 1920 n after n end franc Category Currencies of Europe Liechtenstein stub Money unit stub Coin stub el es Franco liechtensteiniano it Franco del Liechtenstein ru ... more details
Infobox flag Name Liechtenstein Article Image Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Use 110000 Symbol Proportion ... in the canton heraldry canton Type National The flag of Liechtenstein lang de Flagge Liechtensteins ... s royal household in the 18th century. The red and blue of Liechtenstein s flag date from 1921. The crown was added in 1937, after it was discovered by Liechtenstein s team at the 1936 Summer ... upright. File Flag of Liechtenstein construction .svg center 350px Other flags File Bandera de Liechtenstein en Schellenberg.jpg thumb right 300px The flag on the border with Austria Begin flag gallery Flag entry Width 300 Image Flag of Liechtenstein state .svg Caption Standard of the Government of Liechtenstein. br File FIAV 010000.svg 20px Proportions 3 5 Flag entry Width 300 Image Standard of the Prince of Liechtenstein.svg Caption Personal standard of the Prince of Liechtenstein . br Proportions 3 5 New flag row Flag entry Width 300 Image Flag of Liechtenstein 1719 1852 .svg Caption Flag of Liechtenstein from 1719 until 1852. Flag entry Width 300 Image Flag of Liechtenstein 1852 1921 .svg Caption Flag of Liechtenstein from 1852 until 1921. New flag row Flag entry Width 300 Image Flag of Liechtenstein 1921 1937 .svg Caption Flag of Liechtenstein from 1921 until 1937. br File FIAV historical.svg 20px Proportions 3 5 Flag entry Width 300 Image Flag of Liechtenstein 1719 1852 .svg Caption Personal standard of the Prince of Liechtenstein from 1957 until 1982. br Proportions 2 3 End flag gallery See also Coat of arms of Liechtenstein External links CommonsCat Flags of Liechtenstein FOTW id li title Liechtenstein de icon http www.recht.li sys 1982058.html Original Law text Flag of Europe nationalflags DEFAULTSORT Liechtenstein, Flag of Category National symbols of Liechtenstein Flag Category National flags Liechtenstein stub europe flag stub ar az Lixten teyn ... ca Bandera de Liechtenstein cs Lichten tejnsk vlajka cy Baner Liechtenstein da Liechtensteins ... more details
The music of Liechtenstein has produced an internationally renowned composer in Josef Rheinberger 1839 1901 , who was mentor to Humperdinck and a friend of Franz Liszt . The national anthem of Liechtenstein is Oben am jungen Rhein , which was written in 1850 by Jakob Josef Jauch to the tune of God Save the Queen , the national anthem of the United Kingdom . Music institutions A popular tourist site, Liechtenstein hosts a number of music festival s, including the Guitar Days , held annually, and Schubertiade , held in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg . The Rock music rock and metal music festival Wavejam Openair is held annually in Balzers . Musical organizations include the Liechtenstein Musical Company . Radio Liechtenstein is the biggest radio station in the country, and is known throughout German speaking Europe. There are more than 4000 music associations in Liechtenstein, ref http www.news.li art music.htm MJusic associations in Liechtenstein ref including the Liechtenstein Musical Company and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society. Music education The Liechtenstein School of Music is the most important music education institution in the country. It is headquartered in Vaduz , in the home where Josef Rheinberger was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein School of Music also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students ref http www.liechtenstein.li en eliechtenstein main sites portal fuerstentum liechtenstein fl buw bildung wissenschaft fl buw allgemeineb fl buw allgemeineb musikschule.htm Liechtenstein School of Music website . ref References Reflist Music of Central Europe Europe topic Music of DEFAULTSORT Music Of Liechtenstein Category Liechtenstein music ru ... more details
Infobox Museum name Liechtenstein Museum image Wien Palais Liechtenstein.jpg established March 29, 2004 location Vienna , Austria visitors director website http www.liechtensteinmuseum.at en The Liechtenstein Museum is in Vienna , Austria , named after the princely House of Liechtenstein , one of Europe s oldest noble families. The museum includes the Princely Collections containing important European works of art, forming one of the world s leading private art collections. The museum has various locations, including the Liechtenstein Garden Palace in the IX District Alsergrund , Vienna, and the Liechtenstein City Palace in Bankgasse , Vienna. It was reopened on 29 March 2004. Liechtenstein Garden Palace The Gartenpalais was built by Prince Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein Johann Adam Andreas von Liechtenstein , who commissioned its design and construction from Domenico Egidio Rossi the shell was finished in 1700. ref The history of the construction is in G nter Passavant, Studien ber Domenico Egidio Rossi und seine bauk stlerische T tigheit innerhalb des s ddeutschen und sterreichischen Barok Karlsruhe Braun 1967 109 23. ref Painted decor in the Palais was contributed by Marcantonio Franceschini , Antonio Belucci , Andrea Pozzo and Johann Michael Rottmayr . Sculpture came from Giovanni Giuliani and his studio, and stucco from the stuccator Santino Bussi . Notes reflist External links http www.liechtensteinmuseum.at Museum website in German and http www.liechtensteinmuseum.at en English coord 48 13 21 N 16 21 34 E region AT 9 type landmark source dewiki display title Category Alsergrund Category Museums in Vienna Category Art museums and galleries in Austria Category Private collections Category House of Liechtenstein Austria struct stub art display stub be cs Lichten tejnsk muzeum de Liechtenstein Museum es Museo Liechtenstein fr Liechtenstein Museum it Liechtenstein Museum nl Liechtenstein Museum ru tr Lihten tayn Saray ... more details
Infobox mountain name Augstenberg photo photo caption elevation m 2359 elevation ref prominence map Liechtenstein listing location LIE range R tikon , Alps lat d 47 lat m 4 lat s 57 lat NS N long d 9 long m 36 long s 36 long EW E region LI coordinates ref topo first ascent easiest route Augstenberg is a mountain in Liechtenstein in the R tikon range of the Eastern Alps close to the border with Austria and the town of Malbun , with a height of convert 2359 m . References cite map publisher Liechtenstein Tourismus title Unfolding Liechtenstein, Panorama Map year 2007 cite map publisher Kompass title Feldkirch Vaduz year 2007 cartography Kompass Karten GmbH scale 1 50000 series Wander, Bike und Skitourenkarte Category Mountains of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein geo stub ru ... more details
Islam by country According to a 2009 Pew Research Center report, there are an estimated 2,000 Muslim s living in Liechtenstein who constitute approximately 4.8 of the general population. ref http pewforum.org uploadedfiles Topics Demographics Muslimpopulation.pdf ref In 2004, the government established a working group for the better integration of members of the Muslim community into society. In cooperation with the national library, the working group has made accessible to the public a selection of books in Turkish as well as books on Islam. At the working group s suggestion the government made a contribution of US 20,000 25,000 Swiss francs to the Muslim community in 2006. Citation needed date July 2009 Since 2001, the government has granted the Muslim community a residency permit for one imam , plus one short term residency permit for an additional imam during Ramadan . The government follows a policy of routinely granting visas to the imams in exchange for the agreement of both the Turkish Association and the Islamic community to prevent religious diatribes by the imams or the spread of religious extremism. Citation needed date July 2009 See also Turks in Liechtenstein Islam by country References reflist Islam in Europe DEFAULTSORT Islam In Liechtenstein Category Islam by country Liechtenstein Category Islam in Europe Liechtenstein Category Religion in Liechtenstein id Islam di Liechtenstein ms Islam di Liechtenstein ru ... more details
File Liechtenstein korona 1904.jpg thumb 228px Silver 1 krone 1904 The Liechtenstein krone plural kronen was the currency of Liechtenstein from 1898 to 1921. The coins are rare, and the banknotes are somewhat more common. The krone was divided into 100 heller. Liechtenstein used the Austro Hungarian krone and Austrian krone after the dissolution of the Austro Hungarian Empire in 1918, and then switched to the Swiss franc in 1921 due to krone s instability. The Liechtenstein krone had the same amount of precious metal as the Austro Hungarian krone or the Austrian krone . Coins came in values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 kronen banknotes came in 10, 20, and 50 heller as an emergency issue in 1920. References Commonscat Coins of Liechtenstein, Krone 1892 1918 Liechtenstein krone refbegin numis cite SCWC date 2004 numis cite SCWC date 1900.4 refend n start n before currency Austro Hungarian krone ratio at par n currency location Liechtenstein concurrent Austro Hungarian krone before 1918 and Austrian krone after start 1898 end 1921 n after currency Swiss franc and Liechtenstein frank reason Austrian krone was unstable n end Money unit stub Liechtenstein stub krone Category Modern obsolete currencies Category Currencies of Europe Category 1898 establishments Category 1921 disestablishments es Corona liechtensteiniana it Corona del Liechtenstein ms Krone Liechtenstein ru uk ... more details
Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814, with the formation ... Europe Liechtenstein HISTORY.html ref Liechtenstein s borders have remained unchanged ... devastation. The Principality takes its name from the Liechtenstein family, rather than vice versa, and the family in turn takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in Lower Austria , which it owned ... any land directly under the Holy Roman Emperor s, the Liechtenstein dynasty was unable to meet ... era Liechtenstein was invaded by both Austrian Empire Austrian and Sweden Swedish troops during the Thirty ... persecuted and executed. Prince Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein bought the domain of Schellenberg in 1699 and the county of Vaduz in 1712. This Prince of Liechtenstein had wide landholdings in Austria ... of Liechtenstein obtained his object. The territory took the name of the family which now ruled ... be promoted to a principality with the name Liechtenstein for his servant Anton Florian of Liechtenstein ... 1812.png thumb 250px right A map of the Confederation of the Rhine. Liechtenstein became a sovereign ... Roman Empire. The French under Napoleon occupied the country for a few years, but Liechtenstein retained its independence in 1815. Soon afterward, Liechtenstein joined the German Confederation 20 ... I Josef, Prince of Liechtenstein Johann I granted a constitution, although it was limited in its nature. 1818 also saw the first visit of a member of the house of Liechtenstein, Prince Alois. However, the first visit by a sovereign prince would not occur until 1842. In 1862, a 1862 Constitution of Liechtenstein .... In 1868, after the German Confederation dissolved, Liechtenstein disbanded its army of 80 men and declared ... World Wars. Liechtenstein during the World Wars Liechtenstein did not participate in World War I , claiming neutrality. However, until the end of the war, Liechtenstein was closely tied to Austria ... the country to conclude a customs and monetary union with Switzerland . In 1919 Liechtenstein and Switzerland ... more details
Vincenz Liechtenstein 30 July 1950 in Graz 14 January 2008 in Deutschfeistritz , Styria was an Austrian ... as a House of Liechtenstein Prince of Liechtenstein , but the nobility in Austria was officially ... citizen, he would be named simply as Vinzenz Prinz von und zu Liechtenstein . He was born as His Serene Highness Prince Vincenz Karl Alfred Maria Michael of Liechtenstein Germ. Seine Durchlaucht Vincenz Karl Alfred Maria Michael Prinz von und zu Liechtenstein , the first child of HSH Prince Heinrich of Liechtenstein and HI&RH Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria 1922 1993 Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria ... Alfred of Liechtenstein himself a son of Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein and Princess Theresia Maria of Oettingen Oettingen . Vincenz Liechtenstein was a male line great great great grandson of Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein . Liechtenstein s mother, Archduchess Elisabeth, was the youngest ... Liechtenstein is a female line great grandson of Robert I, Duke of Parma Robert I , the last sovereign Duke of Parma and Piacenza. Vincenz Liechtenstein studied at the Bundesrealgymnasium in Graz 1960 ... before becoming a politician. Vinzenz Liechtenstein was 1,300th Knight of the Order of the Golden ... Landsmannschaft . Liechtenstein was a member of the National Council of Austria Nationalrat ... Sitzung unterbrochen ref Liechtenstein died unexpectedly on 14 January 2008 at his house near Graz. ref http steiermark.orf.at stories 249512 Vincenz Liechtenstein ist tot at orf.at ref References Reflist ... Liechtenstein http kath.net detail.php?id 18860 Use dmy dates date December 2010 Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Liechtenstein, Vincenz ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH 30 July 1950 PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH 14 January 2008 PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Liechtenstein, Vincenz Category 1950 births Category 2008 deaths Category House of Liechtenstein Category Princes of Liechtenstein Category Austrian people of German descent Category Austrian people of Italian ... more details
unreferenced date October 2010 Politics of Liechtenstein There has been a written constitution in the Principality of Liechtenstein since 5 October 1921. It was granted by Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein , and established the rule of parliamentary democracy mixed with that of constitutional monarchy . It has twelve chapters covering the following Chapter I. The Principality Chapter II. The Reigning Prince Chapter III. Responsibilities of the State Chapter IV. General Rights and Obligations of Liechtenstein Citizens Chapter V. The Parliament Chapter VI. The National Committee Chapter VII. The Government Chapter VIII. The Courts A. General Provisions B. The Ordinary Courts C. The Administrative Court D. The Constitutional Court Chapter IX. Administrative Bodies and Civil Servants Chapter X. The Municipalities Chapter XI. Constitutional Amendments and Interpretation Chapter XII. Final Clauses Changes of 2003 In a recent referendum in 2003 the Prince received powers such as The Reigning Prince shall represent the State in all its relations with foreign countries, without prejudice to the requisite participation of the responsible Government , or perhaps more importantly article 9 which states that Every law shall require the sanction of the Reigning Prince to attain legal force . As well as this the Prince may in the case of a national emergency take the necessary measures for the security and welfare of the State . See also 1862 Constitution of Liechtenstein Princely Family of Liechtenstein Hans Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Regent since 2004 External links http www.liechtenstein.li en pdf fl staat verfassung sept2003.pdf Full text of the constitution Constitution of Europe Category Liechtenstein law Category 1921 in law Category Constitutions by country Liechtenstein de Verfassung des F rstentums Liechtenstein ru ... more details
File F rstentumLiechtensteinReisepassCover.jpg thumb The front cover of a contemporary Liechtenstein biometric passport Liechtenstein passport s are issued to nationals of Liechtenstein for the purpose of international travel. The passport may also serve as proof of Liechtensteiner citizenship. The cover of the new Liechtenstein passport, a member of the European Economic Area , features coat of arms of Liechtenstein on blue background. Liechtenstein citizens are treated as equal with Swiss nationality law Swiss citizens in Switzerland and are permitted to take up residence in the European Union and EEA member states in addition to Liechtenstein. Citizens of the European Economic Area the European Union plus Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway , and Switzerland enjoy the freedom to travel and work in any European Union country without a Visa document Visa exemption schemes visa , although transitory dispositions may restrict the rights of citizens of new member states to work in other countries. The same rights are also accorded to citizens of Switzerland although they remain separate from the EEA. See also EFTA References reference http www.liechtenstein.li en eliechtenstein main sites portal fuerstentum liechtenstein fl staat staat fl staat aussenpolitik fl staat aussenpolitik aussenministerium.htm Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein http eur lex.europa.eu LexUriServ LexUriServ.do?uri CELEX 32001R0539 EN NOT Council Regulation EC No 539 2001 of 15 March 2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement. For the most up to date state see the last consolidated version. passport stub Passports Category Passports by country Liechten Category Government of Liechtenstein tr Lihten tayn pasaportu ... more details
The University of Liechtenstein is one of the four centres for higher education in the Principality of Liechtenstein . Overview The University was founded in 1961 mainly for the teaching of mechanical and civil engineers which later evolved into the Liechtenstein School of Engineering. In 1992 the establishment was formally recognised as the Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Liechtenstein and became the Hochschule Liechtenstein in 2005. In 2008 the institution derived the status as a university and received the right to offer doctoral programs in addition to Bachelor s and Master s programs according to the Bologna process . This included further extensions of the university and research programs with other universities. About 1,200 students are studying at the university. Students and lecturers from more than 40 countries and about 80 partnership agreements with universities worldwide are an expression of the international setting. The very personal study and work environment is another characteristic. Degree programs Bachelor of Science BSc Architecture, Business Administration, Information Systems Master of Science MSc Architecture, Banking and Financial Management, Business Process Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Major Finance Doctor of Philosophy PhD Business Economics, Architecture and Planning The Master s and PhD programs are offered by the Graduate School. All degrees are recognized by the Member States of the European Union, by EEA .... The university is associated member in the European Research Center for Information Systems . Liechtenstein ... Markets External links http www.uni.li University of Liechtenstein Category Education in Liechtenstein Category Educational institutions established in 1961 Europe topic List of universities in Liechtenstein school stub be da Hochschule Liechtenstein de Universit t Liechtenstein no Hochschule Liechtenstein ru sv Hochschule Liechtenstein ... more details
Image Stadtpalais Liechtenstein Vienna Sept 2006 002.jpg thumb 100px Stadtpalais Liechtenstein, Vienna, exterior Image Stadtpalais Liechteinstein Vienna Sept. 2006 001.jpg thumb 100px Stadtpalais Liechtenstein, Vienna, interior Stadtpalais Liechtenstein City Palace , a residential building at Bank Gasse 9, in the I. district of Vienna s Innere Stadt , is one of two palaces in Vienna belonging to the Princely Family of Liechtenstein . ref cite web url http www.tourmycountry.com austria ringstrasse.htm title Guide to Vienna s Pompous Boulevard accessdate 2008 07 18 last first coauthors date work publisher tourmycountry.com ref The palace was built during the period of 1692 to 1705 by the Italian architect Domenico Martinelli ref cite web url http eng.archinform.net projekte 7498.htm title Stadtpalais Liechtenstein accessdate 2008 07 18 last first coauthors date work publisher archinform.net ref and the Swiss architect Gabriel de Gabrieli. ref cite web url http eng.archinform.net projekte 7498.htm title Stadtpalais Liechtenstein accessdate 2008 07 18 last first coauthors date work publisher archinform.net ref References Reflist Further reading Reuss, M. , & Bellucci, A. 1998 . Antonio Belluccis Gem ldefolge f r das Stadtpalais Liechtenstein in Wien . Studien zur Kunstgeschichte, Bd. 126. Hildesheim G. Olms. ISBN 3 487 10818 6 coord 48 12 36 N 16 21 45 E type landmark region AT 9 source dewiki display title Category Innere Stadt Category Palaces in Vienna Category House of Liechtenstein Category Buildings and structures completed in 1705 Austria struct stub Palace stub be cs Lichten tejnsk pal c V de , Bankgasse de Stadtpalais Liechtenstein ru ... more details
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