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Little Big Liechtenstein

One thing is for sure, Liechtenstein is a country that is not meant to be underestimated in spite of its small size. While it is considered the smallest independent nations in the world, it does have a lot to offer every visitor in terms of culture, colorful history and attractive natural sceneries.

Travelers describe the whole country as picturesque – something that looks like it came out of a postcard. The country is a popular winter sports destination mainly because of its mountainous topography. It is also known for its low taxes and really lax governance rules as far as the financial sector is concerned. In fact, Liechtenstein is considered an investor’s “tax haven.”

But aside from its economic leniency, the country is also widely famous for its decorative postage stamps. Its stamps are quite a hit among tourists so they have become one of the country’s main sources of income.

What is so interesting about Liechtenstein is that it hasn’t maintained an army for more than a century, since 1868 to be exact. It is an open and neutral nation much like its neighbor Switzerland. The borders of these nations are both open. In spite of the fact that it has yet to reach the economic stability that its Swiss neighbor currently enjoys, this country is still willing to welcome anyone who wishes to visit and explore the area either for business or leisure purposes.

The country’s official language is German. Alamannic, a dialect of this language is widely spoken among its population. In a small community in Liechtenstein, another Germanic language known as Walser is being spoken by natives. The dominant religion is Roman Catholicism with more than seventy percent of the population belonging to this religious affiliation. There is also a considerable part of the country’s population that belongs to the Protestant faith.

The culture of Liechtenstein is greatly influenced by its neighboring nations specifically that of German-speaking countries such as Austria, Bavaria, Switzerland and Tyrol. Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, the largest museum in the country holds an extensive collection of contemporary and modern artworks by the nation’s most celebrated artists. The museum building itself, which forms a “black box” of tinted concrete and black basalt, is an architectural masterpiece created by Swiss architects and is considered a popular landmark in the capital city of Vaduz.

Other historical sites that receive a lot of tourists each year include the Vaduz Castle, the Red House and the ruins of Schellenberg. Each one of these sites has played a big role in the country’s history. Music and theatre are also popular attractions in the area with various organizations organizing various events that form some of the most interesting entertainment options in the country.

As part of its efforts to boost the Liechtenstein’s tourism, its government has made the country open for rentals to various companies who want to organize corporate events in the area. It is also being promoted as a good venue for other special events such as weddings and conferences.

Hotels in Liechtenstein