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 Liechtenstein - Search View - MSN Encarta
Liechtenstein is one of the smallest independent nations in the world, with a total area of only 160 sq km (62 sq mi).
Liechtenstein is overwhelmingly rural, with 79 percent of the population living in the countryside in 2003.
The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz (population, 2004, 5,129), a town situated along the banks of the Rhine in the west central part of the country.
encarta.msn.com /text_761578983__1/Liechtenstein.html   (2070 words)

  
 PERMANENT MISSION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN
Liechtenstein has for several years promoted ideas and suggestions on a preventive approach with regard to problems arising from the application of the right of self-determination.
Liechtenstein has always supported an enhanced cooperation of the United Nations with regional organisations, inter alia the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as well as the Council of Europe, in particular in the areas of human rights, conflict prevention and post conflict rehabilitation.
Liechtenstein fully supports the fight against transnational organized crime, in particular trafficking in persons and offences against children as well as the fight against money laundering.
www.un.org /ga/55/webcast/statements/liechtensteinE.htm   (1041 words)

  
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Armenia Official Site
The diplomatic bag between the Foreign Office and its missions abroad is solely for the purpose of transporting official correspondence pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and therefore cannot be used by private individuals.
The diplomatic bag between the Foreign Office and its missions abroad is solely for the purpose of transporting official correspondence pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
The diplomatic bag between the Foreign Office and its missions abroad is solely for the purpose of transporting official correspondence pursuant to the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, and therefore cannot be used by private individuals.
www.armeniaforeignministry.com /consular/main.html   (10072 words)

  
 Liechtenstein (12/05)
The Liechtenstein Family of Austria acquired the fiefs of Vaduz and Schellenberg in 1699 and 1713 respectively, and gained the status of an independent principality of the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 under the name Liechtenstein.
In 1919, Liechtenstein entrusted its external relations to neutral Switzerland.
Liechtenstein is a member of EFTA and joined the European Economic Area (EEA) in 1995 in order to benefit from the EU internal market.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/9403.htm   (3020 words)

  
 Foreign relations of Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Liechtenstein's foreign economic policy has been dominated by its customs union with Switzerland (and with Austria-Hungary until World War I).
Liechtenstein has resorted two times to international dispute settlement by the International Court of Justice, in the Nottebohm case against Guatemala in the 1950s and in a case concerning art property of the Liechtenstein family against Germany in 2005.
Liechtenstein maintains resident embassies in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and the United States, along with a number of missions to international organisations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Liechtenstein   (375 words)

  
 WTO | Trade policy review - Switzerland and Liechtenstein 2000
Switzerland and Liechtenstein's measures to adjust their economies to the new international economic environment have resulted in a more efficient allocation of resources, which in turn has contributed to a better exploitation of their comparative advantages and to trade performance, says a new WTO report on the trade policies of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein strongly supports progressive trade liberalisation at a multilateral level and the further strengthening of multilateral trade rules, as such rules are very important for small countries without their own means of enforcing power.
Thus, Liechtenstein is a strong advocate for the launch of a broad and comprehensive round of multilateral trade negotiations in order to further improve gradual opening of markets, predictability and transparency, which are of utmost importance for a small open and outward-oriented economy.
www.wto.org /english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp150_e.htm   (7814 words)

  
 The EFTA Secretariat: Principality of Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is the 4th smallest country in Europe with a surface of 160 km2 and about 34'000 inhabitants.
Liechtenstein is one of Europe's ten monarchies with a lively parliamentary life and strong elements of direct democracy.
Liechtenstein's inflation rate was 0,6% in 2003 and the unemployment rate was 2,3% in 2003.
secretariat.efta.int /Web/EFTAAtAGlance/memberstates/Liechtenstein   (941 words)

  
 Foreign Entry Requirements
For purposes of this publication, a visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country.
Most foreign consular representatives are located in principal cities, and in many instances, a traveler may be required to obtain visas from the consular office in the area of his/her residence.
For further information, contact the Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein, 1300 Eye St., NW Suite 550W, Washington, DC 20005 (202/215-0460) or the Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/745-7900) or the nearest Swiss Consulate General: CA (310/575-1145 or 415/788-2272), GA (404/870-2000), IL (312/915-0061), NY (212/599-5700), or TX (713/650-0000).
travel.state.gov /foreignentryreqs.html   (11705 words)

  
 Abaccipedia Index: FO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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www.wapipedia.org /wikipedia/siteindex.aspx?letter=FO   (114 words)

  
 Australia - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Liechtenstein is a small Principality on the east bank of the Upper Rhine, doubly landlocked between Austria and Switzerland.
Liechtenstein is one of the remaining four members of EFTA along with Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
Liechtenstein's industrial sector is widely diversified, but the focus is on high value niche products, and its companies are outward looking and export orientated, due to the small size of domestic markets.
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/liechtenstein/liechtenstein_brief.html   (1616 words)

  
 Liechtenstein in World War I
The importation of raw materials into Liechtenstein was curtailed resulting in a partial closing of industrial plants in the country.
Liechtensteiners tried to increase food production but it was not enough to feed the population.
Prince Eduard Liechtenstein, a cousin of the Reigning Prince, a high-ranking Austrian civil servant and Liechtenstein's Minister in Vienna from 1918 to 1921, was the driving force in the movement to gradually separate Liechtenstein from Austria.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/liechtenstein/115136   (465 words)

  
 Tax Savings with Offshore Companies ~ An Advantage for German Enterprises
Apart from familiar tax havens, foreign companies may also prove useful in individual cases by allowing exploitation of the advantages of specific double taxation treaties and reducing the overall tax burden in international business relations through the intermediary of a foreign company.
In this case, the foreign capital company is not recognized due to its lack of registration in the commercial register, with the corresponding disadvantageous consequences of German tax.
Even in the case of complete transparency of the business relations with the offshore company and disclosure of all payees, there is still a final hurdle to overcome for recognition for tax purposes: the assessment of current business relations by means of comparison with a third party.
www.escapeartist.com /efam/38/offshore_companies.html   (2140 words)

  
 A message from Liechtensteids UN represiadia Fritsdie
The foreign policy conducted by Liechtenstein is based on respect for the rule of law, respect for human rights and democratic principles, as well as solidarity with less advantaged nations.
Liechtenstein aims at preserving its national sovereignty and at fostering regional and international cooperation.
Liechtenstein in pursuing an independent human rights policy, raises its moral voice to speak out against human rights violations and to call for respect of the rule of law.
www.khalistan.net /liech.unr.htm   (570 words)

  
 Liechtenstein's Last Soldier
A severe famine in 1817 made it impossible for Liechtenstein to meet its military obligations with the German League and the people demanded to be relieved of the cost of the army.
Liechtenstein’s army, as part of the 8th Army corps, fought in the suppression of in the Baden uprising in 1849.
The Liechtenstein contingent took up position on the Stilfse Joch in the south of Liechtenstein to defend the Liechtenstein/Austrian border against attacks by the Italians under Garibaldi.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/liechtenstein/95784/2   (435 words)

  
 LIECHTENSTEIN
At the same time, there must also be a recognition that international law continues to be the foundation for our actions in dealing with problems of international peace and security and that the rule of law needs to be applied both at the national and at the international level.
As any other State, in particular small States, Liechtenstein attaches the highest possible priority to the rule of international law, expressed inter alia in our commitment to the International Criminal Court, and international relations that are based on rules derived from international legal standards.
Liechtenstein welcomes this development and has participated in many of those debates.
www.un.org /webcast/ga/58/statements/lieceng030929.htm   (1247 words)

  
 TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
Below this overarching goal, the Constitution sets five specific foreign policy objectives: further the peaceful coexistence of nations; promote respect for human rights, democracy, and the rule of the law; promote Swiss economic interests abroad, alleviate need and poverty in the world; and the preservation of natural resources.
Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international treaty conferences.
Switzerland is an active participant in the OSCE, its foreign minister serving as Chairman-in-Office for 1996.
www.traveldocs.com /ch/foreign.htm   (1085 words)

  
 U.N. Wire | 2003.09.23 | Crossette
How the United States handles its relations with the other 190 countries in the organization—particularly the other members of the Security Council—in these critical weeks will be crucial to the future effectiveness of the United Nations, and to the opinions others hold of Americans.
In the New York mix, the personality and skills of an envoy can propel him or her into the center of activity, and judgments are not made based on the size or power of a country.
Barbara Crossette, a writer on foreign affairs and columnist for U.N. Wire, was The New York Times bureau chief at the United Nations from 1994 to 2001.
www.theatlantic.com /foreign/unwire/crossette2003-09-23.htm   (1398 words)

  
 Preamble
The Principality of Liechtenstein constitutes, by the union of both its regions, Vaduz and Schellenberg, an indivisible and inalienable whole; the region of Vaduz (Upper Country) consists of the communes of Vaduz, Balzers, Planken, Schaan, Triesen and Triesenberg; the region of Schellenberg (Lower Country) consists of the communes of Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Ruggell and Schellenberg.
For the law applicable in Liechtenstein by reason of international treaties, a publication may be arranged in a simplified form, in particular as a reference publication to foreign codes.
Every male national of Liechtenstein who is twenty years of age and residing in a commune but who does not yet possess the right to vote or to take part in elections may vote or take part in elections in communal affairs.
www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/liechtenstein.html   (7212 words)

  
 A Meeting with Hoshyar Zebari - Council on Foreign Relations
And this morning we are fortunate enough to have with us the foreign minister both of the interim government of Iraq but still of the Governing Council of Iraq, one of the few individuals who, if you will, has kept the role in both the current as well as the future government of Iraq.
Most recently, Minister Zebari has, again, been the foreign affairs figure for the IGC, and as of June 30, he not so much changes hats, but we change the sign on the hat, and represents the sovereign government of Iraq in its foreign relations.
This report examines Mexico’s future foreign and domestic policy challenges in light of the outcome of the contentious July 2006 election.
www.cfr.org /publication.html?id=7091   (6925 words)

  
 Female Foreign Ministers
Licelott Marte de Barrio was Subsecretary of External Relations when she acted as Secretary from the resignation of the former till the appointment of the next Secretary.
As Secretary of State she was the highest ranking of the secretaries and fourth in the hierarchy of the Republic, after the President, Vice-President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A career diplomat, 1993 she was Minister-Counsellor and Assistant Chief of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry, 1994-1995 Assistant Secretary General of the United Nation and Chief of Protocol 1995-2000 Minister of State of Foreign Affairs.
www.guide2womenleaders.com /foreign_ministers.htm   (2535 words)

  
 Liechtenstein (Directory/Europe/Liechtenstein)
In 2005 Liechtenstein lost its demand for millions of dollars in damages from Germany for land...
The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a small, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
Liechtenstein photos, maps, videos, flags, facts, and other information on countries, cities, states...
www.worldwidirectory.com /Europe/Liechtenstein   (517 words)

  
 Charter of Paris for a New Europe
We reaffirm our deep conviction that friendly relations among our peoples, as well as peace, justice, stability and democracy, require that the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious identity of national minorities be protected and conditions for the promotion of that identity be created.
Procedural and organizational modalities relating to certain provisions contained in the Charter of Paris for a New Europe are set out in the Supplementary Document which is adopted together with the Charter of Paris.
We entrust to the Council the further steps which may be required to ensure the implementation of decisions contained in the present document, as well as in the Supplementary Document, and to consider further efforts for the strengthening of security and co-operation in Europe.
www.hri.org /MFA/foreign/treaties/Paris90.htm   (7908 words)

  
 Foreign Direct Investment - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships
The PRI-Center is a first-of-its-kind web service in response to a growing demand for information on mitigating the political or noncommercial risks associated with investing in developing countries.
Foreign Direct Investment, Wage Inequality, and Skilled Labor Demand in EU Accession Countries
During the 1990s Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic have experienced rapid increases in wage inequality between skilled and unskilled workers and received the largest FDI inflow in Central and Eastern Europe.
topics.developmentgateway.org /fdi   (684 words)

  
 Elections in Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elections in Liechtenstein gives information on election and election results in Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein elects a legislature at the national level.
Liechtenstein has a multi-party system, with two dominant political parties.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elections_in_Liechtenstein   (98 words)

  
 Vietnam
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a dynamic feature of Vietnam's industrializing economy.
In the past decade, Vietnam has recognized the increasing importance of growing global economic interdependence and has made concerted efforts to adjust its foreign relations to reflect the evolving international economic and political situation in Southeast Asia.
Reflecting the growing diplomatic relations between the two nations, economic relations between the United States and Vietnam have changed dramatically over the past decade.
www.infoplease.com /country/profiles/vietnam.html   (3436 words)

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