Showing posts with label Liechtenstein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Liechtenstein. Show all posts

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Liechtenstein: Schaan

Schaan is the largest municipality of Liechtenstein by population. It is located to the north of Vaduz, the capital, in the central part of the country. As of 2005 it has a population of 5,806 making it the largest administrative district in Liechtenstein, and covers an area of 26.8 km², including mountains and forest. Schaan has over 4,000 enterprises, making it a large economic center in the country.



Stamp:
Christmas – Christmas Carols (from a set of four) - Issued: 16-11-2015

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Liechtenstein: Vaduz

The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstentum Liechtenstein) is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in Central Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy with the rank of principality, headed by the Prince of Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north. It has an area of just over 160 square kilometres (62 square miles) and an estimated population of 37,000. Divided into 11 municipalities, its capital is Vaduz and largest town Schaan.



Stamps:
left: Collections in Liechtenstein - "Saloon Cars" (whole set) - Issued: 01-09-2014
right: The 175th Anniversary of the First Stamp - Issued: 02-03-2015