Triesenberg

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Triesenberg
Municipality
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Triesenberg in late August 1987
Flag of Triesenberg Liechtenstein-1.svg
Flag
Wappen Triesenberg.svg
Coat of arms
Location of Triesenberg
Triesenberg
Triesenberg in Liechtenstein.svg
Triesenberg and its exclave in Liechtenstein
Coordinates: 47°7′5″N9°32′36″E / 47.11806°N 9.54333°E / 47.11806; 9.54333
CountryFlag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein
Electoral district Oberland
Villages Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka, Wangerberg
Government
 • Mayor Christoph Beck (VU)
Area
 • Total
29.69 km2 (11.46 sq mi)
Elevation
884 m (2,900 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018) [1]
 • Total
2,636
 • Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)CEST
Postal code
9497
Area code 7004
ISO 3166 code LI-10
Website www.triesenberg.li

Triesenberg (German pronunciation: [ˈtʁiːzn̩ˌbɛʁk] ⓘ ) 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).

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History

Triesenberg is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of Walser migrants in the Middle Ages, who arrived in the region early in the 14th century. [2] This dialect is actively promoted by the municipality. The existence of this dialect is one evidence of remarkable linguistic diversity within the small Principality, as it is spoken alongside the Standard German and Alemannic dialect common to the country.

Geography

The municipality includes eight villages: Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka and Wangerberg. Malbun is the only ski-resort village in the country, located not far from the border with Austria (Vorarlberg).

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ Amt für Statistik (2020). "Population and Housing" (PDF). Landesverwaltung fürstentum Liechtenstein. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  2. ↑ P. Christiaan Klieger, The Microstates of Europe: Designer Nations in a Post-Modern World (2014), p. 41
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