Map and views of Liechtenstein

© Citytrain

Sent by "carolisha", a map card of the country and some views of Vaduz Castle, Vaduz, Schaan, Triesen, Eschen and Triesenberg.

Map of Liechtenstein

© Caroline's Postcards

"Carolisha" made this postcard with the map of Liechtenstein.

Meeting in Vaduz - Liechtenstein

Once again, the 4th Swiss meeting was in Vaduz, Liechtenstein on 10/09/2011. From there I've got 3 postcards:

From "azzurri": Vaduz Castle, residence of the ruling Prince

From "chihuahua": the Vaduz Castle and the celebration of the National Day 

From "carolisha": a multiview of Vaduz with the Castle, Red House, the city, Old Town

Liechtenstein Flag

"Carolisha" has decided to create professional postcards of flags and map cards. This one is the flag of Liechtenstein.

"The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over 160 square kilometres (62 sq mi), and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan. Liechtenstein has the second highest gross domestic product per person in the world, and has the world's lowest external debt.

Liechtenstein is the smallest yet the richest (by measure of GDP per capita) German-speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. It is the only predominantly German-speaking country not to share a common border with Germany and the only predominantly German-speaking nation to have a monarch. It is known as a principality as it is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince. Liechtenstein is divided into 11 municipalities. Much of its terrain is mountainous, making it a winter sports destination. Many cultivated fields and small farms characterize its landscape both in the south (Oberland, upper land) and in the north (Unterland, lower land). The country has a strong financial sector located in the capital, Vaduz, and has been identified as a tax haven. It is a member of the European Free Trade Association and part of the European Economic Area but not of the European Union." In: Wikipedia

Postcrossing Meeting in Vaduz 10-09-2011

Liechtenstein is a very small country, but also a great place for a meeting! The 4th Swiss meeting was in Vaduz, Liechtenstein capital. The postcard was sent by Alex.

"Vaduz Castle (German Schloss Vaduz) is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The castle gave its name to the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, which it overlooks from an adjacent hilltop." In: Wikipedia

"Visible from far and wide yet so close you could almost touch it, the emblem of Liechtenstein towers over Vaduz on a rock terrace which can be reached along a romantic footpath.

The castle was first built some 700 years ago. Since 1712 it has been in the possession of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Furthermore, since 1938 it has been the residence of the prince’s family, so it is not open to the public. The 12th century keep and the structures on the east side are the oldest parts of the castle." In: Tourismus