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The Principality of Liechtenstein ( IPA /'l?kt?nsta?n/) ( German Fürstentum Liechtenstein, IPA&_160; ['f??st?ntu?m 'l?çt?n?ta?n]) is a tiny, doubly landlocked alpine country in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east. Mountainous, it is a winter sports destination [citation needed], although it is perhaps best known as a " tax haven". Despite this, it is not heavily urbanised[citation needed]. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterise its landscape both in the north (Unterland) and in the south (Oberland). It is the smallest German-speaking country in the world. At one time, the territory of Liechtenstein formed a part of the ancient Roman province of Raetia. For centuries this territory, geographically removed from European strategic interests, had little impact on the tide of European history. Prior to the reign of its current dynasty, the region was enfeoffed to a line of the counts of Hohenems. The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the principality takes its name (rather than vice-versa), comes from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the thirteenth century, and from 1807 onward. Through the centuries, the dynasty acquired vast swathes of land, predominantly in Moravia, Lower Austria, Silesia, and Styria, though in all cases, these territories were held in fief under other more senior feudal lords, particularly under various lines of the Habsburg family, to whom several Liechtenstein princes served as close advisers. Thus, and without any territory held directly under the Imperial throne, the Liechtenstein dynasty was unable to meet a primary requirement to qualify for a seat in the Imperial diet, the Reichstag. The family yearned for the added power a seat in the Imperial government would bring, and therefore sought to acquire lands that would be unmittelbar, or held without any feudal personage other than the Holy Roman Emperor himself having rights on the land. After some time, the family was able to arrange the purchase of the minuscule Herrschaft ("Lordship") of Schellenberg and countship of Vaduz (in 1699 and 1712 respectively) from the Hohenems. Tiny Schellenberg and Vaduz possessed exactly the political status required; no feudal lord other than their comital sovereign and the suzerain Emperor.
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1. Austria Hotels have a class of their own
April 29, 2008
The awesome beauty of Alps, the architectural wonders, beautiful locales, places of interest and tourist interests Austria is an amazing country. One of the most sought-after holiday destinations, hordes of tourist make visit to Austria. Geographically, Austria is a non-coastal alpine country sited in Central Europe bordering Germany and Czech Republic to the north, Slovenia and Italy to the south Slovakia and Hungary to the east, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Austria, in conjunction with neighboring Switzerland, is deemed as the winter sports capital of Europe.
The best ... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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2. Switzerland Hotels offer special packages
April 26, 2008
Situated in the central region of Europe, Switzerland is among the most sought after holiday destination. The country of Switzerland is best acknowledged for its mountainous range (Jura in northwest, Alps in south) but if you ever happen to visit the place you would realize that the region is dotted with many pretty lakes, plains, hills and pastures. It shares its borders with Italy to the south, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, France to the west, and Germany to the north. Accommodation in Switzerland is easy to find. Many Switzerland Hotels offer special packages all through the year t... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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3. Austria as a holiday destination
April 09, 2008
Austria in general Austria is a totally land-locked country, that shares its border with eight other countries. These are; the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech republic, Slovak republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The nation is made up of nine provinces: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vienna, Vorarlberg and Upper Austria. The official language is German and the vast majority of its 8 million inhabitants are Germanic. Austria is an Alpine country with mountainous terrain covering its western and southern area. This c... (read more)
Author: Stewart Palmer
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4. Liechtenstein the new tax haven?
March 11, 2008
Liechtenstein is a small principality that borders Austria and Switzerland. It has a population of around 35,000. It’s peaceful and quiet, and is currently home to the latest tax evasion scandal to rock Europe. Liechtenstein’s reputation as a tax haven for Europe’s wealthy has been built on its strong principles of secrecy in banking, principles that they’re not willing to sacrifice, despite the scandal. Crown Prince Alois has defended their right to maintain their banking practices by stating that they’re a sovereign state, quite capable of self governance. He adds that it’s to be hop... (read more)
Author: Sandy Cosser
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5. Panama Is the Offshore Banking Capital
February 22, 2008
An offshore bank account will allow you to securely and personally explore, with few restrictions, the distant reaches of the immense and diverse financial universe; from the bond markets of Korea to the stock transactions of Eastern Europe; from privatised Liechtenstein trust arrangements to the most financially good funds; from specialised commodity investments to Caribbean corporations; from Israeli nanotech start-ups to ancient European blue-chips; from the strange and secretive world of offshore mutual funds to tax-free Swiss gold accounts; from Isle of Man Insurance contracts to Danish m... (read more)
Author: Allisanne Smith
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6. Too Many Cats?
August 13, 2005
Too Many Cats?
By Kathie Freeman
Cats are becoming increasingly popular as pets these days, and a big question is, how many cats should a family have? For some people, one is more than enough, others have half a dozen or more. Here are some sure- fire ways to know when you've reached your limit.
You know you have too many cats when: Your annual cat food bill is more than the combined Gross National Product of Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino.
Your last three cats are named Puss, Kitty-cat, and Hey You.
You and your spouse are sleeping on the floor because there's no more room... (read more)
Author: Kathie Freeman
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