Liechtenstein at a Glance
Language
Standard German is the official language; the colloquial language is an Alemannic dialect
Population
Approx. 36'000 inhabitants (as of the end of 2008), of which 33% are foreigners, mainly Swiss, Austrians; Italians and Germans
Capital
The Capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz with about 5'100 inhabitants.
System of State, Constitution
Liechtenstein is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis. The power of State is embodied in the Reigning Prince and the People and is exercised by them in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (article 2 of the Constitution of 1921).
Area
160.0 square kilometers (Liechtenstein is the fourth-smallest state in Europe, after Vatican, Monaco and San Marino)
Liechtenstein at a Glance
Head of State
Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, Court of Rietberg. Upon the death of his father, Prince Franz Josef II, Hereditary Prince Hans-Adam took over the regency on 13 November 1989.
On August 15th 2004 H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II entrusted his son H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois as his representative with the exercise of all sovereign rights pertaining to him, in accordance with the Liechtenstein Constitution.
Parliament
The Liechtenstein Parliament (Landtag) is composed of 25 representatives. It exercises its rights in the sessions of the Parliamentary Plenary. The Liechtenstein Parliament is relatively small on an international scale.
Government
According to the Constitution, the Government is a collegial body composed of the Prime Minister and four other Ministers. The Prime Minister and the other Ministers are appointed by the Reigning Prince on recommendation of the Liechtenstein Parliament.
Courts
Jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters is exercised in the first instance by the Court of Justice, in the second instance by the Court of Appeal, and in the third and last instance by the Supreme Court. The Administrative Court and the Constitutional Court are courts of public law. The courts sit in Vaduz.
National Day
Liechtenstein's National Day is on the 15th of August
Currency
The national currency is the Swiss franc although Euros are generally accepted
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