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Oberland (electoral District)
Oberland (), meaning "upper land", is one of the two electoral districts of Liechtenstein. It corresponds to the historic County of Vaduz (), and the administrative seat is the city of Vaduz, the national capital. It has 15 seats in the Landtag. Geography The district, which includes the main towns of Vaduz and Schaan, is more populous than the Unterland and spans the southern portion, with between four-fifths and five-sixths of the country's land area. It is composed of six municipalities and 11 villages, for a total of 17 settlements. Members Indirect Election: 1878–1918 When the district was established, its representatives were elected by a delegation of 100 electors, who themselves were elected by the citizens of the district. Direct election: 1918–1932 Seven seats: 1918–1922 Nine seats: 1922–1932 1932–1939 In the 1930s, the electoral districts were abolished, and the Landtag was composed of a mixture of representatives of municipalities and members elect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral District
An electoral (congressional, legislative, etc.) district, sometimes called a constituency, riding, or ward, is a geographical portion of a political unit, such as a country, state or province, city, or administrative region, created to provide the voters therein with representation in a legislature or other polity. That legislative body, the state's constitution, or a body established for that purpose determines each district's boundaries and whether each will be represented by a single member or multiple members. Generally, only voters (''constituents'') who reside within the district are permitted to vote in an election held there. The district representative or representatives may be elected by single-winner first-past-the-post system, a multi-winner proportional representative system, or another voting method. The district members may be selected by a direct election under wide adult enfranchisement, an indirect election, or direct election using another form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wappen Balzers
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Steg (Liechtenstein)
Steg () is a village in Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg Triesenberg () is a Municipalities of Liechtenstein, municipality in Liechtenstein with a population of 2,636. Its area of makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of . History Tri .... Sports Liechtenstein's only ski jumping hill was situated here. Steg is a popular destination for multi-sport. Gallery File:2019-06-09 Alter Tunnel Gnalp-Steg – 300 Jahre Liechtenstein 120 (KPFC).jpg, Old tunnel Gnalp – Steg File:Steg-neuer Tunnel-02ASD.jpg, New tunnel Gnalp – Steg File:Steg. Chapel St. Wendelin and Martin. 2016-09-25 15-11-08.jpg, Chapel St. Wendelin and St. Martin References External links Triesenberg Villages in Liechtenstein {{Liechtenstein-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silum
Silum is an (alpine pasture) of Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg. It is located on a distinctive slumping mass composed of scree slopes, positioned beneath the breakaway ridge of one of the Alps' largest landslides, which occurred approximately 12,000 years ago following the retreat of the Rhine Glacier. The area exemplifies traditional Walser agricultural patterns, featuring patchworks of meadows that reveal historic property boundaries when differently mowed during summer. Ecologically significant, Silum contains wetland areas, dry meadows supporting rare plant and insect species, and wooded pastures that create semi-open pastoral landscapes. Geography and landscape Silum is located on a slumping mass consisting of scree slopes, positioned beneath the breakaway ridge of one of the Alps' largest landslides, which occurred about 12,000 years ago following the retreat of the Rhine Glacier. The upper part of Silum features rocky areas, while its lowest poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotenboden
Rotenboden (also spelled Rotaboda) is a ''Weiler'' (hamlet) of Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg. It is the highest settlement in Liechtenstein at 850m elevation. Geography It is a mountain village that lies above Vaduz and Triesen Triesen (; dialectal: ''Tresa'') is the third largest municipality in Liechtenstein. It contains several historic churches dating from the fifteenth century. It also has a weaving mill from 1863 that is considered a historical monument. The popu ..., in the center of the country to the north of Triesenberg. References Triesenberg Villages in Liechtenstein {{Liechtenstein-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masescha
Masescha is a ''Weiler'' (hamlet) of Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesenberg. It is situated at approximately 1,230 metres above sea level on a glacial moraine plain. Geography and landscape Masescha is situated on a moraine plain shaped by the Rhine Glacier. The landscape is characterised by rounded, gently sloping terrain forms with distinctive spatial enclosure created by surrounding forests and rock bands. The area forms part of a broader transitional zone between the main Triesenberg settlement and the higher alpine regions. The hamlet contains what are believed to be some of Liechtenstein's highest-elevation orchards, with fruit trees cultivated at roughly 1,230 metres above sea level. These orchards, though diminished in recent decades, are a part of the cultural and ecological element of the settlement landscape. History Masescha played a significant role in the early settlement of the Triesenberg area. Historical maps from 1721 show a chapel in Masesch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malbun
Malbun () is a ski-resort village in an exclave of the municipality of Triesenberg, in Liechtenstein. Geography Malbun is the only resort for skiing in Liechtenstein. It is located at above sea level in the Alps, on a road to Steg and Vaduz, and less than two kilometers from the Austrian border. In 1968, five Swiss artillery shells accidentally hit it, damaging a few chairs that were sitting outdoors. Bergbahnen Malbun Bergbahnen Malbun is the actual ski area of Malbun village and is serviced by three chair lifts: two on the western slope area and one on the eastern slope area. At the top of Bergbahn Malbun's eastern lift, the alpine ridges of Switzerland and Austria Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine Federal states of Austria, states, of which the capital Vienna is the List of largest cities in Aust ... can be seen. At the slope area's base are two children's ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaflei
Gaflei is a village of Liechtenstein, located in Triesenberg, the highest and largest municipality (by area) in the Oberland constituency of the country. It stands at approximately 1500 m above sea level. Gaflei developed from settlements of the Walser people in the Middle Ages. The geographical centre of Liechtenstein is located at the Alp Bargälla, east of Gaflei. History Karl Schädler purchased property at Gaflei at the end of the 19th century, and at considerable cost developed a spa there. Gaflei became the first health resort in Liechtenstein and is still a popular area for recreation and excursion to this day. From 1930 to 1955, the resort was managed by , who was involved in the persecution and attempted abduction of and , Berlin-based Jewish directors and theatre operators who had obtained citizenship from Liechtenstein in order to escape Nazi persecution. Alfred and his wife Gertrud died while fleeing from Schädler and his accomplices, who were later imprisoned for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wappen Triesenberg
A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard (the last two being outer garments), originating in Europe. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement, which in its whole consists of a shield, supporters, a crest, and a motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to the armiger (e.g. an individual person, family, state, organization, school or corporation). The term "coat of arms" itself, describing in modern times just the heraldic design, originates from the description of the entire medieval chainmail "surcoat" garment used in combat or preparation for the latter. Rolls of arms are collections of many coats of arms, and since the early Modern Age centuries, they have been a source of information for public showing and tracing the membership of a noble family, and therefore its genealogy across time. History Heraldic designs came into general use among European nobility in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valüna
Valüna is an (alpine pasture) in Liechtenstein located in the municipality of Triesen Triesen (; dialectal: ''Tresa'') is the third largest municipality in Liechtenstein. It contains several historic churches dating from the fifteenth century. It also has a weaving mill from 1863 that is considered a historical monument. The popu .... It was first mentioned in 1378 as "Vallúl". References Villages in Liechtenstein Triesen {{Liechtenstein-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawena
Lawena is an (alpine pasture) in southern Liechtenstein, located in the municipality of Triesen. The Lawena Power Plant (Kraftwerk Lawena) is the oldest hydropower station in Liechtenstein. There is also an electricity museum there, the Lawena Museum. The Alp Lawena is located in a basin-like high valley at around above sea level. The alp is framed by the mighty Falknis, the Mittagspitz and the Rappenstein and is a good starting point for hikes. The alp can be reached from Triesen in about 2–3 hours. Lawena power plant The power plant, formerly named LawenaWerke, is the oldest hydropower station Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is Electricity generation, electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies 15% of the world's electricity, almost 4,210 TWh in 2023, which is more than all other Renewable energ ... in Liechtenstein. It has a catchment area of 4.7 km². Construction of the plant was finished in 1927, and it had at that poin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wappen Triesen
A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard (the last two being outer garments), originating in Europe. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement, which in its whole consists of a shield, supporters, a crest, and a motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to the armiger (e.g. an individual person, family, state, organization, school or corporation). The term "coat of arms" itself, describing in modern times just the heraldic design, originates from the description of the entire medieval chainmail "surcoat" garment used in combat or preparation for the latter. Rolls of arms are collections of many coats of arms, and since the early Modern Age centuries, they have been a source of information for public showing and tracing the membership of a noble family, and therefore its genealogy across time. History Heraldic designs came into general use among European nobility in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
