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GEOGRAPHY: Liechtenstein is a small, doubly landlocked country in Western
Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east. It is
situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps. The entire western
border of Liechtenstein is formed by the river. In its east, Liechtenstein rises to
higher altitudes, its highest point, the Grauspitz, reaches 2,599 metres (8,527 ft).
Despite its alpine location, prevailing southerly winds make the climate of
Liechtenstein rather mild. In winter, the mountain slopes are well suited to winter
sports.
HISTORY: The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name
(rather than vice-versa), comes from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower
Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the 13th century, and
from 1807 onwards. Through the centuries, the dynasty acquired vast swathes of
land, predominantly in Moravia, Lower Austria, Silesia and Styria, though in all
cases, these territories were held in fief under other more senior feudal lords,
particularly under various lines of the Habsburg family, which several
Liechtenstein princes served as close advisors.
The Prince of Liechtenstein is the world's 5th wealthiest head-of-state, with an
estimated wealth of 4 billion dollars. The country's population enjoys one of the
world's highest standards of living.
POLITICS: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by its ruling prince
or Fürst. The current prince is Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, who succeeded
upon his father's death in 1989. The parliament of Liechtenstein, the Landtag,
consists of 25 representatives chosen by the people. A cabinet of five members is
responsible for daily political matters.
CAPITAL CITY: Vaduz
Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east. It is
situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps. The entire western
border of Liechtenstein is formed by the river. In its east, Liechtenstein rises to
higher altitudes, its highest point, the Grauspitz, reaches 2,599 metres (8,527 ft).
Despite its alpine location, prevailing southerly winds make the climate of
Liechtenstein rather mild. In winter, the mountain slopes are well suited to winter
sports.
HISTORY: The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name
(rather than vice-versa), comes from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower
Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the 13th century, and
from 1807 onwards. Through the centuries, the dynasty acquired vast swathes of
land, predominantly in Moravia, Lower Austria, Silesia and Styria, though in all
cases, these territories were held in fief under other more senior feudal lords,
particularly under various lines of the Habsburg family, which several
Liechtenstein princes served as close advisors.
The Prince of Liechtenstein is the world's 5th wealthiest head-of-state, with an
estimated wealth of 4 billion dollars. The country's population enjoys one of the
world's highest standards of living.
POLITICS: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by its ruling prince
or Fürst. The current prince is Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, who succeeded
upon his father's death in 1989. The parliament of Liechtenstein, the Landtag,
consists of 25 representatives chosen by the people. A cabinet of five members is
responsible for daily political matters.
CAPITAL CITY: Vaduz
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