Place:Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by the Prince of Liechtenstein.

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 and a population of 38,749 (in 2019). Divided into 11 municipalities, its capital is Vaduz, and its largest municipality is Schaan. It is also the smallest country to border two countries. Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked country between Switzerland and Austria.

Economically, Liechtenstein has one of the highest gross domestic products per person in the world when adjusted for purchasing power parity. The country has a strong financial sector centred in Vaduz. It was once known as a billionaire tax haven, but is no longer on any official blacklists of uncooperative tax haven countries. An Alpine country, Liechtenstein is mountainous, making it a winter sport destination.

Liechtenstein is a member of the United Nations, the European Free Trade Association, and the Council of Europe. Although not a member of the European Union, it participates in both the Schengen Area and the European Economic Area. It has a customs union and a monetary union with Switzerland.

How places in Liechtenstein are organized

All places in Liechtenstein

• All places organized hierarchically
• All places organized alphabetically

Further information on historical place organization in Liechtenstein

• Statoids.com
• Wikipedia article on Liechtenstein subdivisions

Research Tips

If your ancestor emigrated from Liechtenstein, there is a good chance he/she will be listed in Nach Amerika!, by Norbert Jansen. The pdf of the full book is available free online, and there is a search by surname or Liechtenstein location available at a separate site. Listings here generally include birthdate, father's name, mother's name with maiden name, year of emigration, some idea of where they originally went to. Sometimes there is a death date, a spouse, rarely children, and sometimes other brief notes. A goldmine! Nach Amerika pdf book Search site for Nach Amerika

FamilySearch has the database "Liechtenstein Births and Baptisms, 1650-1875". It is far from inclusive, with less than 35000 entries, but it is worth a try. Liechtenstein Births and Baptisms

Major towns have a town archivist, and some have compiled genealogies for some surnames, and access to local records. The link below is for a page that lists the town archives, and clicking on the town takes you to contact information (name, email, telephone, address)for that town's archivist. Town Archivists