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  FC Vaduz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In recent years Vaduz has been one of the best teams in the Challenge League and have given serious challenges towards promotion to the Axpo Super League, although its generally bad results in friendly matches against Swiss teams have proved that they are not quite ready to play in the top level.
Vaduz literally came within less than one second of reaching the first round proper of the UEFA Cup in 2002.
In 2004, Vaduz enjoyed their biggest European success to date, reaching the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Longford Town FC of the Republic of Ireland in the first qualifying round.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FC_Vaduz   (553 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Liechtenstein
Roughly triangular in shape, Liechtenstein is a picturesque country that occupies a part of the Rhine River Valley in the Alps.
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 /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761578983   (668 words)

  
 Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein - State - Vaduz
Vaduz is home to the Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum, the Liechtenstein High School, the Music School, the Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences, the Postal (postage stamp) Museum, the Ski Museum, the National Library, an open-air swimming pool, the Rhine Park Stadium, and various other sports facilities.
With the consecration of the church, Vaduz was elevated to a parish.
The interior was renovated from 1965 to 1966 and the exterior from 1975 to 1976.
www.liechtenstein.li /en/eliechtenstein_main_sites/portal_fuerstentum_liechtenstein/fl-staat-staat/fl-staat-gemeinden/fl-staat-gemeinden-vaduz.htm   (1410 words)

  
 ABC News: Liechtenstein Saved, Turned Away WWII Jews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
VADUZ, Liechtenstein Apr 13, 2005 — Some 400 Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis found safety in Liechtenstein during World War II, but an unknown number were turned back from the neutral Alpine principality to face likely death, a historical study concluded Wednesday.
Liechtenstein fared better in the review than neighboring Switzerland in a similar study several years ago, but the report found fault with the principality's royal family.
The family of Liechtenstein's Prince Franz Josef II bought property and art objects taken from Jews in Austria and Czechoslovakia and used Jewish inmates from a Nazi concentration camp near Vienna for forced labor on nearby royal estates, the study said.
abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=666763   (366 words)

  
 Liechtenstein - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Liechtenstein is a tiny country straddling Switzerland and Austria.
The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806.
Liechtenstein maintains a complete customs union with Switzerland and hence does not issue its own visas: if you can enter Switzerland, you can enter Liechtenstein, and there are no border formalities needed for crossing between the two countries.
wikitravel.org /en/Lichtenstein   (595 words)

  
 The Principality of Liechtenstein
It is not needed anymore that the wife of a prince of Liechtenstein is from noble birth.
The Princes of Liechtenstein perhaps descend from the Donauwörth family, landlords of Bavaria, who probably lived in Lower Austria in the 13th century.
Liechtenstein became fully independent during the French occupation, after becoming a member of the Rhine Alliance in 1806.
www.nettyroyal.nl /liechtenstein1.html   (660 words)

  
 Liechtenstein --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
One of the smallest independent states of Europe is Liechtenstein, with an area of 61.8 square miles (160 square kilometers).
A key landlocked nation in central Europe, Switzerland is bordered on the north by Germany, on the east by Austria and the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, on the south by Italy, and on the west by France.
Factsheet on civic heraldry in the European principality of Liechtenstein.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9275470?tocId=9275470   (670 words)

  
 AJ's Encyclopedia of Stamps: LIECHTENSTEIN
A large collection of issued stamps from Liechtenstein dating back to 1912 and swopped stamps, dating from 1921 onwards, from other countries belonging to the International Philatelic Society, aroused an interest in opening a postal or stamp museum in Vaduz.
As a result of rebuilding works in 1975/76 the exhibition was reformed according to the most modern knowledge available and apart from saving space, the ultimate conditions for protecting items on display from damaging light were achieved.
Stamps are issued four times a year in Liechtenstein, at the beginning of March, June, September and December.
ajward.tripod.com /stamps/liechten.htm   (340 words)

  
 World News Watch: News and Statistics for Liechtenstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Liechtenstein noted that the guidelines advise consumers to be aware of both the risks and benefits of fish consumption in their particular stage of life.
The EFTA is composed of Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.
Switzerland borders Germany in the north, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west.
www.world-news-watch.com /news/Liechtenstein.html   (9906 words)

  
 Liechtenstein
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 still claims 1,600 sq km of Czech territory (the royal family's ancestral home) confiscated in 1918; the Czech Republic insists that restitution does not go back before Feb. 1948, when the Communists seized power.
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)

  
 Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's royal family claims restitution for 1,600 sq km of land in the Czech Republic confiscated in 1918.
Tiny Liechtenstein, not quite as large as Washington, DC, lies on the east bank of the Rhine River south of Lake Constance between Austria and Switzerland.
Liechtenstein - Liechtenstein, officially Principality of Liechtenstein, principality (1996 pop.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107726.html   (661 words)

  
 LLRX -- Mini Research Guide to the Law of Liechtenstein
This is an unofficial English translation of the Liechtenstein Persons and Companies Act, originally passed in 1926.
Liechtenstein's Press and Information Office has some documents, including a few laws, in English.
The official Liechtenstein page has quite a bit of information in German that has not been translated to English.
www.llrx.com /features/liechtenstein.htm   (912 words)

  
 Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Pictures
Vaduz, town and capital of the principality of Liechtenstein, situated near the right bank of the Rhine River, at an elevation of about 470 m (about 1540 ft).
Vaduz is a tourist center and site of the castle of the ruling prince.
This photo shows Vaduz Palace, which is the residence of the ruling Prince of Leichenstien.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Liechtenstein/Vaduz_town_state_capital.html   (157 words)

  
 Phespirit Goes To Vaduz, Liechtenstein, July 2004 [text]
Vaduz Castle, dating back to the twelfth century, is the sturdy, compact residence of the Royal Family of Liechtenstein.
The interior is painted mushroom grey, its aisle windows are a mosaic of pastel diamonds in mauve, green, grey and brown, whilst its altar windows are a rich kaleidoscope of primary colours.
But his time, like Liechtenstein, was brief and precious, so Phespirit left one of the world's tiniest sovereign nations with plenty still to be explored if ever he should manage a return trip.
www.phespirit.info /places/2004_07_vaduz.htm   (374 words)

  
 Liechtenstein
It isn't surprising that most travelers know little about Liechtenstein: The country measures about 4 miles wide by 16 miles long (6.5 x 24 km) and has a mere 31,000 inhabitants.
Vaduz deserves at least a day and a night on any tourist itinerary.
The resort of Malbun has skiing in the winter, and the chair lift operates for hikers and tourists in summer.
europeforvisitors.com /switzaustria/articles/liechtenstein.htm   (450 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.
Liechtenstein's constitution is a unique blend of strong monarchy, vigorous direct democracy and an active parliament.
www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/europe/liechtenstein/liechtenstein.html   (2263 words)

  
 Destination Liechtenstein Hotels Liechtenstein Tourism Liechtenstein Travel Liechtenstein Visit Liechtenstein Lodging ...
The County of Vaduz was created in 1342 with a treaty signed at Sargans Castle.
In 1799, Liechtenstein was occupied by the French - since that time no foreign soldiers have occupied the land.
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.
www.hotels-europe.com /info-countries/liechtenstein/country.htm   (633 words)

  
 Fürstentum Liechtenstein Switzerland Tiscover Welcome Rhine Valley Vaduz Prince Hans-Adam II Tries
Liechtenstein is well worth a stay in summer as in winter.
Since the end of the second world war but especially in the last 40 years, the Principality of Liechtenstein has seen an economic and cultural development, which, as far as proportion is concerned, no other western country was able to show.
Liechtenstein has developed from a pure agricultural country to on of the world's most industrialized countries.
www.tiscover.ch /ch/guide/5ch,en,SCH1/objectId,RGN5205ch,selectedEntry,home/home.html   (188 words)

  
 Untitled
Vaduz Castle today is the official residence of the ruling Prince and his family.
In 1342, the County of Vaduz was formed and Herman II of Werdenberg, the first Count of Vaduz in the castle.
In 1719, Schellenberg and Vaduz were united to form the Principality of Liechtenstein when Prince Johann Adam I of Liechtenstein purchased the County of Vaduz.
www.suite101.com /print_article.cfm/15314/89337   (504 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet WorldCup: News - Liechtenstein skipper quits
VADUZ, Liechtenstein, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Liechtenstein's captain and most-capped player Harry Zech has ended his international career just days before a World Cup qualifier in the wake of an internal dispute at his country's football association.
Liechtenstein enter the contest still looking for their first goal of the qualifying campaign.
The Liechtenstein defence has been fairly solid in recent matches, losing just 2-0 to Spain and 1-0 to Austria, but coach Ralf Looser will be hoping his young squad can find the back of net for the first time in seven matches.
www.soccernet.com /worldcup/news/2001/1002/20011002liechtenstein.html   (245 words)

  
 uefa.com - UEFA Cup - News & Features   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
None but the bravest gambler would back Liechtenstein's FC Vaduz in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round tie against Besiktas JK tonight, but the Rheinpark side - who play in the Swiss second division due to the absence of a professional league in Liechtenstein - are no longer a pushover.
Vaduz is his first job as a senior coach, and he is determined to build a reputation for himself in Liechtenstein.
Vaduz can bank on an enthusiastic crowd for tonight's home leg - 2,000 tickets have been sold and media interest is intense.
www.uefa.com /competitions/UEFACup/news/Kind=1/newsId=324958.html   (534 words)

  
 Vaduz : Shopping | Frommers.com
Liechtenstein has been famous since the turn of the century for its rustic and durable pottery, produced in natural-looking colors such as blue, beige, and yellow, in factories that lie within a 10-minute drive of Vaduz.
Set in a solid, not particularly imaginative-looking building that's owned by the prince, it stockpiles the fruits of his family's vineyards, most of which are either in the principality or in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) just across the border.
Here stamps that commemorate Liechtenstein's history, botany, zoology, and achievements are sold to avid collectors, and even to folk who never thought they were collectors.
www.frommers.com /destinations/vaduz/2592010031.html   (409 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Ewingjr98's Vaduz Travel Page
Liechtenstein is a tiny country nestled between Austria and Switzerland.
Liechtenstein is ruled by a constitutional monarchy with a relatively weak parliament.
It seems the most common activity by foreigners in Liechtenstein is buying stamps or mailing postcards to prove that the country actually exists...
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 Andrew and Michelle Casad's Website: Switzerland and Liechtenstein
This is the north façade of the Prince's Palace, Schloß Vaduz.
This is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Liechtenstein.
The Royal Coat-of-Arms of the House of Liechtenstein and the Official Emblem of the State.
www.nd.edu /~acasad/europe/switzerland.html   (1488 words)

  
 Flowers Vaduz - Florist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Local florists at Vaduz will deliver your next day and will be received by the recipient in his/her hands.
If you reside in europe you well know about the Interflora Vaduz servi ce and if you live in Usa we can tell you that Interflora florists are like FTD Vaduz florists because Interflora its the name of FTD in Europe.
The modern territory of Liechtenstein was at one time a part, albeit a diminuitive one, of the ancient Roman province of Raetia.
www.abcflora.com /continents/europe/liechtenstein/vaduz.htm   (222 words)

  
 Vaduz on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
5,017), capital of Liechtenstein, W Liechtenstein, on the Rhine River.
Vaduz was destroyed (1499) in the war between the Swiss and the Holy Roman Empire and was rebuilt in the early 16th cent.
Vaduz vow to make life hard for Livvy.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/v/vaduz.asp   (426 words)

  
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Consequently, as from this date, telephone users can call Liechtenstein only by dialling +423 followed by the subscriber number (no area code).
Telecommunication administrations and recognized operating agencies (ROAs) are requested to take all measures necessary to ensure that the country code +423 for Liechtenstein is opened in their switches and therefore accessible for telephone users via all routing choices (please find test call numbers below).
In a transitional phase from 2 October 2000 until 12 April 2001, all calls to Liechtenstein using the old country code +41 followed by the area code 75 and the subscriber number will be routed to an announcement with onward routing of the call after the end of the message.
www.itu.int /itudoc/itu-t/number/l/74979_ww9.doc   (165 words)

  
 STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM IN LIECHTENSTEIN
Category of students: Foreigners who have lived in Liechtenstein for at least ten years and who fulfill the residence requirements may become eligible for public aid.
Liechtenstein's education system is characterized by the teaching traditions and school systems of the neighbouring German-speaking countries: Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
The majority of Liechtenstein's teachers are trained in Austria.
www.euroeducation.net /prof1/liechco.htm   (561 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Pakistaniguy's Vaduz Travel Page
As u know that Liechtenstein is world's 6th Smallest country that u can see the WHOLE Country in half a day.
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein and its a 'Must See Town'.
The Principality of Liechtenstein is located between Austria and Switzerland.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/2fec8/4f6   (515 words)

  
 Vaduz (Liechtenstein) # fahnenversand.de - Fahnen Flaggen Fahne Flagge Nationalflaggen Nationalflagge Shop Flaggenshop ...
This treaty gave birth to the county of Vaduz whose links with the empire were confirmed by King Venceslas in 1396.
Hartmann, Count of Vaduz, was the first ruler of the country to establish his residence in the castle.
The arms were given to the commune of Vaduz by law by the former reigning Prince on the 26th of July 1978.
www.fahnenversand.de /fotw/flags/li-vz.html   (255 words)

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