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	History of Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged since 1434, when the Rhine established the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss cantons.
		Prince Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein bought the domain of Schellenberg in 1699 and the county of Vaduz in 1712.
		Liechtenstein became a sovereign state in 1806 when it joined Napoleon's Confederation of the Rhine upon the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Liechtenstein (807 words)

	Liechtenstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Coordinates: 47°08′N 9°30′E The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
		Liechtenstein is situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps.
		Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world; i.e., a landlocked country surrounded by other landlocked countries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liechtenstein (2002 words)

	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.
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	Liechtenstein - MSN Encarta
		Liechtenstein has 19 km (12 mi) of railroads and 323 km (201 mi) of roads, but it has no airport; the nearest airport is in Zürich, Switzerland.
		Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy governed by a hereditary prince, who serves as head of state.
		The modern history of Liechtenstein dates from 1719, when the Liechtenstein family of Austria consolidated its control of the feudal territories of Vaduz and Schellenberg.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761578983_3/Liechtenstein.html (637 words)

	History of Liechtenstein (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Austrian Liechtenstein family acquired the fiefs of Vaduz and Schellenberg in 1699 and 1713 respectively, and they became an independent principality under the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 under the name Liechtenstein.
		In 1978, Liechtenstein became a member of the Council of Europe, and then joined the UN in 1990, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991, and both the European Economic Area (EEA) and the World Trade Organization in 1995.
		The Liechtenstein electorate on March 16, 2003, endorsed Prince Hans-Adam II's proposal for a revision of the Liechtenstein Constitution with 64.3% of votes.
	www.historyofnations.net /europe/liechtenstein.html (496 words)

	History of Liechtenstein: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Vaduz is the capital of the principality of liechtenstein....
		Schellenberg is a municipality in the lowland area of liechtenstein on the banks of the rhine....
		Alois of liechtenstein was also the name of the grandfather of fürst hans adam ii, thus the great-grandfather of the current alois....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/hi/history_of_liechtenstein.htm (1979 words)

	A short history of Liechtenstein (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When it is acquiered by the Austrian Liechtenstein family in 1712, it merges in 1719 with the Lordship of Schellenberg (acquiered in 1699) as the Principality of Liechtenstein.
		Liechtenstein is now a parliamentary democratic monarchy with relative strong power in the hands of the monarch.
		The Liechtenstein electorate endorses in 2003 prince Hans-Adam II's proposal for a revision of the Liechtenstein Constitution, giving him the power to dissolve parliament and appoint an interim government, dismiss individual members of government and veto any parliamentary legislation by not signing the bill within 6 months.
	www.electionworld.org /history/liechtenstein.htm (375 words)

	Liechtenstein: Business & more
		Liechtenstein has, since the end of the Second World War and particularly in the last fifty years, experienced an economic and cultural development unsurpassed, in relation to the size of the country, by any other western nation.
		Liechtenstein exported goods to the value of 15.2 million Swiss Francs in 1950, and by 2000 this figure had climbed to 4 billion Swiss Francs.
		In 1978, Liechtenstein joined the Council of Europe, in 1990 it was accepted as a member of the United Nations, 1991 followed membership in the EFTA and in 1995 in the European Economic Area, as well as in the WTO.
	www.welcome.li /liechtenstein.html (980 words)

	Liechtenstein - Gurupedia
		The Principality of Liechtenstein (pronounced lick-ten-stine or likh-ten-shtein) is a small landlocked country in central Europe, enclosed by Switzerland in the west and
		Liechtenstein is situated in the Rhine valley in the
		The Liechtenstein family claims 1,600 sq km of land in the Czech Republic which was confiscated from its royal family in 1918.
	www.gurupedia.com /l/li/liechtenstein.htm (643 words)

	Liechtenstein History & Liechtenstein Culture \| iExplore.com
		Liechtenstein’s ruler of 51 years, until his death in November 1989, was His Highness Franz Joseph II.
		In April 2002, Liechtenstein was strongly condemned by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (the 24-strong club of industrialized nations) as one of seven countries worldwide which had refused to cooperate properly and continually faces economic sanctions.
		Liechtenstein joined the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991 and the European Economic Area (EEA), the body established by amalgamating the EU and EFTA, in May 1995.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Liechtenstein/History (759 words)

	Liechtenstein: History
		The Liechtenstein ruling house is an old Austrian family.
		The principality was created in 1719 by uniting the county of Vaduz with the barony of Schellenburg.
		Liechtenstein became independent in 1866, after having been a member of the German Confederation from 1815 to 1866.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0859279.html (183 words)

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		Liechtenstein has a mild climate; average temperatures range from –1.1° C (30° F) in January to 21.1° C (70° F) in July.
		Liechtenstein is highly industrialized, with less than 3% of the labor force engaged in agriculture.
		Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy governed by hereditary princes.
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	WHKMLA : History of Liechtenstein, 1719-1848
		For the Princes of Liechtenstein, combined Vaduz-Schellenberg - the new Principality of Liechtenstein - was not the most important estate they owned; their lands in Bohemia were more extensive and brought in more revenue.
		From 1704 to 1796 Liechtenstein was occupied by the Austrians.
		Liechtenstein continued in her orientation on Austria; on Jan. 1st 1809 the Austrian Civil Code was introduced.
	www.zum.de /whkmla/region/italy/liechtenstein17191848.html (301 words)

	History of Liechtenstein
		In 1978, Liechtenstein became a member of the Council of Europe and then joined the UN in 1990, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991, and both the European Economic Area (EEA) and World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
		The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806.
		Liechtenstein has, however, implemented new anti-money-laundering legislation and recently concluded a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the US.
	infotut.com /geography/Liechtenstein (300 words)

	boys clothing: European royalty--Liechtenstein
		The history of the principality dates from 1342 and acquired its present boundaries in 1712.
		Liechtenstein is a largely German speaking principality, but became independent of the German Confedration in 1868.
		Liechtenstein is a largely German speaking principality, but became independent of the German Conferation in 1868 after the Confederation as a result of the Austro-Prussian War.
	histclo.com /royal/gers/lie/royal-lie.htm (891 words)

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		A degree thesis is presented to the Hochschule St. Gallen by Romano Rheinberger on the “Function of the Liechtenstein Bankers’ Association - Analysis and Perspectives for the Future”.
		Liechtenstein banks cannot form part in the Swiss issuing consortium, since banks in the Principality are not subject to Swiss law.
		The meeting establishing the Liechtenstein Bankers’ Association (LBA) is held on September 23rd in the premises of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
	www.bankenverband.li /desktopdefault.aspx?TabID=352 (4855 words)

	Liechtenstein
		Liechtenstein's royal family claims restitution for 1,600 sq km of land in the Czech Republic confiscated in 1918.
		The Liechtensteiners are descended from the Alemanni tribe that came into the region after A.D. Founded in 1719, Liechtenstein was a member of the German Confederation from 1815 to 1866, when it became an independent principality.
		Liechtenstein: Bibliography - Bibliography See P. Raton, Liechtenstein: History and Institutions of the Principality (1970); T. Liechtenstein: History - History The Liechtenstein ruling house is an old Austrian family.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107726.html (563 words)

	The EFTA Secretariat: Principality of Liechtenstein (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		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 (939 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 March 2003, the Liechtenstein electorate endorsed with a decisive margin Prince Hans-Adam II's proposal for a revision of the Liechtenstein Constitution which granted him the power to dissolve Parliament and appoint an interim government, dismiss individual members of Government, and veto any parliamentary legislation by not signing the bill within six months.
		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 (3027 words)

	Lonely Planet World Guide \| Destination Liechtenstein (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Liechtenstein's premier ski resort nestles amid the mountains in the country's south-east.
		In 1996, Russia returned the Liechtenstein family's archives, ending a long-running dispute between the two countries, and in 2000 the principality brought anonymous banking to an end.
		Liechtenstein's food borrows from its larger neighbours, and it is generally good quality but expensive.
	www.statraveluk.lonelyplanet.com /europe/liechtenstein (1477 words)

	Information About Liechtenstein
		Liechtenstein is a country situated in the centre of Europe between Austria and Switzerland.
		In the Second World War, Liechtenstein remained neutral as it had done in the First and despite being completely without military defences it was never occupied.
		Schloss Vaduz: The Prince of Liechtenstein is one of the few monarchs in the world to live in a castle.
	www.lott.li /li/newlich.htm (554 words)

	Liechtenstein - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Image:Lichtenstein NASA.png The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
		At the close of the conflict, Czechoslovakia and Poland, acting to seize what they considered to be German possessions, expropriated the entirety of the Liechtenstein dynasty's hereditary lands and possessions in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia — the Princes of Liechtenstein lived in Vienna until 1938.
		In its east, Liechtenstein rises to higher altitudes, its highest point, the Grauspitz, reaches 2,599 metres (8,527 ft).
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Liechtenstein (1955 words)

	Liechtenstein - Travelling to Liechtenstein - Holidays in Liechtenstein
		With a population of 340 Planken is the smallest village in Liechtenstein.
		Liechtenstein doesn't have a recognized national cuisine, it does have a number of dishes native to the country as well as local specialties.
		National Liechtenstein dishes: Saukerkas, a local cheese; several vegetable-meat soups; Hafalaab, a one-dish meal made from wheat flour and cornmeal dumplings, with smoked bacon or ham in a broth; schnitzels, smoked pork and sauerkraut stews; cheese, meat, vegetable fondues and a number of delicious deserts such as fruit-filled pancakes, rich pastries and cakes.
	www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/europe/liechtenstein/liechtenstein.html (2327 words)

	Top20Liechtenstein.com - Your Top20 Guide to Liechtenstein!
		The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: FÃ¼rstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, landlocked state in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east.
		The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the Principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa), takes its name from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the 13th century, and from 1807 onwards.
		It is on this date that Liechtenstein became a sovereign state of the Holy Roman Empire.
	www.top20liechtenstein.com (1790 words)

	Liechtenstein on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Le prince Hans-Adam II du Liechtenstein Le prince Hans-Adam II du Liechtenstein, 58 ans, a annoncé vendredi qu'il quittera.
		Liechtenstein's team celebrates the opening goal scored by Benjamin Fischer during the World Cup 2006 qualifier football match at the estadio municipal in Aveiro 08 October 2005.
		Liechtenstein's Franz Burgmeier (front) celebrates the opening goal scored by Benjamin Fischer (back) during the World Cup 2006 qualifier football match at the estadio municipal in Aveiro 08 October 2005.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/Liechten.asp (1289 words)

	Liechtenstein. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The stable political environment and the secrecy of its financial institutions contribute to its reputation as a banking center and tax haven.
		Liechtenstein is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
		Liechtenstein uses Swiss currency and is represented abroad through Switzerland.
	www.bartleby.com /65/li/Liechten.html (495 words)

	Liechtenstein Europe - Pictures of Vaduz, Travel, Economy and Map
		Despite its small size and limited natural resources, Liechtenstein has developed into a prosperous, highly industrialized, free-enterprise economy with a vital financial service sector and living standards on a par with its large European neighbors.
		The Liechtenstein economy is widely diversified with a large number of small businesses.
		Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Economic Area (an organization serving as a bridge between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the EU) since May 1995.
	liechtenstein.europe-countries.com (1078 words)

	History - Liechtenstein - Europe
		The modern history of Liechtenstein dates from 1719, when the country formally acquired its present name and ruling family with the consolidation of the counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg under the house of Liechtenstein.
		Liechtenstein joined the United Nations in 1990 and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as a full member in September 1991.
		In December 1992 voters approved Liechtenstein’s membership in the European Economic Area (EEA).
	www.countriesquest.com /europe/liechtenstein/history.htm (322 words)

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