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Villages and the World
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Away from the hustle, bustle and noise - a stroll through
a village opens worlds. Come discover the small treasures in our villages.
Let yourself be surprised. Just 160 square kilometers/61.8 square miles
for a whole nation. Space enough for affluence, modernity, tradition and
concern for the environment to prosper side by side. Liechtenstein is
divided into the Upper Country and the Lower Country. Many of our guests
wonder just where the differences lie, even after many years. Come experience
the Upper Country folks and those from the Lower Country as one people,
meeting others with warmth and hospitality. Looking south or north up
or down the Rhine River, the view is that of a wide expanse only constrained
by the mountain ranges to the east and west of the Rhine River.
History
- 1342 The County Vaduz emerges
- 1699 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship
of Schellenberg and in 1712 the County of Vaduz
- 1719 Elevation to the Imperial Principality of Liechtenstein
- 1806 Sovereignty attained
- 1868 Abolishment of the Liechtenstein Military
- 1921 The new Constitution is enacted
- 1924 Customs Treaty with Switzerland and introduction
of the Swiss Franc
- 1978 Joins the European Council
- 1990 Joins the United Nations
- 1991 Joins EFTA (European Free Trade Association)
- 1995 Joins the European Economic Area
- 1995 Joins the WTO (World Trade Organization)
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