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Liechtenstein,officially the Principality of Liechtenstein,is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein of the House of Liechtenstein,currently led by Hans-Adam II. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north. It is Europe's fourth-smallest country,with an area of just over 160 square kilometres and a population of 39,790. It is the world's smallest country to border two countries.
Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814,with the formation of the subcountry of Lower Rhætia. Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged since 1434,when the Rhine established the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss cantons.
Hans Brunhart is a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1978 to 1993.
Liechtenstein has recognized same-sex registered partnerships since 1 September 2011 following approval by voters in a referendum. Liechtenstein was the second country in the world to pass a partnership law by referendum,after Switzerland in 2005.
Lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender (LGBT) people in Liechtenstein have several but not all of the same rights as non-LGBT people. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1989,with an equal age of consent since 2001. Same-sex couples have had access to registered partnerships since 2011,and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation has been outlawed in some areas since 2016.
Triesenberg is a municipality in Liechtenstein with a population of 2,636. Its area of 29.69 square kilometres (11.46 sq mi) makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884–1,000 metres (2,900–3,281 ft).
The Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein was promulgated on 5 October 1921,replacing the 1862 constitution.
The Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein,commonly referred to as the Landtag of Liechtenstein,is the unicameral parliament of Liechtenstein.
Alfred J. Hilbe was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1970 to 1974.
Josef Ospelt was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the first Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1921 to 1922.
Women's football in Liechtenstein faces challenges because it is not amongst the most popular sports for women. However,in recent years there have been national teams formed in various age groups,and the sport is gaining popularity.
General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 3 February 2013,using a proportional representation system. Four parties contested the elections;the centre-right Patriotic Union (VU) and Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP),centre-left Free List (FL) and newly created populist alliance The Independents (DU).
Ute Vogt is a German lawyer and politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who served as a member of the Bundestag from 1994 to 2005 and from 2009 to 2021. Since 2021,she has been serving as president of the German Life Saving Association (DLRG).
Women's suffrage in Liechtenstein was introduced on 1 July 1984,after the 1984 Liechtenstein women's suffrage referendum. This was the last nation in Europe to introduce this right.
Daniel Risch is a politician from Liechtenstein who has served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein since 2021. He was previously Deputy Prime Minister 2017 to 2021,under the government of Adrian Hasler.
Wilhelm Beck was an advocate and political figure from Liechtenstein who was one of the founders of the Christian-Social People's Party and served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1922 to 1927.
Josef Gassner was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein.
Ivo Maria Beck was an advocate and political figure from Liechtenstein who was President of the Patriotic Union from 1951 to 1959.
Hilmar Ospelt was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1980 to 1986.
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- ↑ "AROUND THE WORLD; Liechtenstein Women Win Right to Vote". July 2, 1984 – via NYTimes.com.
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- ↑ "Jahresbericht 2016" (PDF). Triesenberg: Liecthenstein Samaritan Association. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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