Triesenberg
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| Coordinates: 47°7′5″N 9°32′36″E / 47.11806°N 9.54333°ECoordinates: 47°7′5″N 9°32′36″E / 47.11806°N 9.54333°E | |||
| Country |
 Liechtenstein | ||
| Villages |
Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Samina, Silum, Steg, Sücka, Wangerberg | ||
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| • Total | 29.8 km2 (11.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 884 m (2,900 ft) | ||
| Population (31.12.2008[1]) | |||
| • Total | 2,538 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC) | ||
| Postal code | 9497 | ||
| Area code(s) | 7004 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | LI-10 | ||
| Website | www.triesenberg.li | ||
Triesenberg is a municipality in Liechtenstein with a population of 2,564. Its area of 30 square kilometers makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884-1,000 metres.
History
The village is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of Walser migrants in the Middle Ages. This dialect is actively promoted by the municipality. The existence of this dialect is one evidence of remarkable linguistic diversity within the small Principality, as it is spoken alongside the Standard German, and the Alemannic dialect common to the country.
Geography
The municipality counts 9 villages: Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Samina, Silum, Steg, Sücka and Wangerberg. Malbun is also the only ski-resort village of its country, located not too far from Austrian borders.
Photogallery
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St. Joseph's Parish Church
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The village of Malbun
References
- ↑ (German) 2008 Statistics for Liechtenstein
External links
Media related to Triesenberg at Wikimedia Commons
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