Vaduz

Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein. It is the seat of the federal parliament. The town has about 5,000 inhabitants, most of whom are Roman Catholic, and is located along the Rhine. Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop. Vaduz is located at 47°8' North, 9°31' East (47.1333, 9.51667). http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

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It has art collections, a postal museum, and a lively tourist industry. The Curta mechanical pocket calculator was overseen here by the company Contina AG Mauren.

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It is thought to have been founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg. In 1322 there is mention of the castle which was sacked by the Swiss in 1499.

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Principality: A principality is a monarchial feudatory or sovereign state, whose monarch is a prince or princess. The term is also sometimes used as a general term for other small sovereign states led by lesser royalty, as for instance grand duchies, whose monarch is a Grand Duke or Duchess. No sovereign duchy cu...

Liechtenstein: The Principality of Liechtenstein (German: F?rstentum Liechtenstein) is a tiny, doubly-landlocked state in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to its west and by Austria to its east. Mountainous, it is a winter sports resort, though it is perhaps best-known as a tax haven....

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