World Region Information --- Liechtenstein Information
We are researching local information for Liechtenstein. The Principality of Liechtenstein is a country located in the southwest of Central Europe. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Liechtenstein.
It borders Switzerland to the west and south, and Austria to the east and north.
About 160km2
about 39,000 people
86.0% germane, others
German
83.2% Christian, 7.0% non-religious, 5.9% Muslim, 3.9% other
- Kathedrale St. Florin
It is particularly influenced by the southern regions of German-speaking Europe, including Austria, Baden-Wurttemberg, Bavaria, Switzerland, Tyrol and Vorarlberg.
- Liechtensteinische SchatzKammer
- Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
- Kunstraum Englanderbau
- Burg Gutenberg
- Liechtensteinisches Landesmuseum
It is similar to the Swiss education system, with a 100% literacy rate.
- Universitat Liechtenstein
- Internationale Akademie fur Philosophie
- Private Universitat im Furstentum Liechtenstein
- Liechtensteinische Landesbibliothek
1815-66 Becomes a member of the German Confederation
1866 Reindependence due to the dissolution of the German Confederation
1919 Austrian House of Habsburg abolished. Dissolution of customs union with Austria
1921 Constitution enacted. adopted the Swiss franc as a currency
1923 Customs Union signed with Switzerland
1939 Remains neutral in World War II
1990 Joined the United Nations
1991 Joined the European Free Trade Association
2000 Accused of not cooperating with anti-money laundering measures. change banking law
2003 Constitutional Amendment
2005 referendum supports legalization of abortion
2009 Increased financial transparency in response to pressure on tax havens. OECD removes Liechtenstein from blacklist of non-cooperating countries
2011 Joined the Schengen Agreement
A country with an established constitutional monarchy in which the monarch is the head of state and retains substantial political authority. The parliament is unicameral.
- Schloss Vaduz
- Landtag Liechtenstein
$143,151
It is one of the few countries in the world with more registered businesses than citizens. It has developed a highly industrialized free enterprise economy and financial services, with a standard of living that compares favorably with the cities of its much larger neighbors.
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