Schaan

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Schaan
View of the mountains above Schaan

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Schaan and its exclaves in Liechtenstein
Coordinates: 47°10′N 9°30′E / 47.167°N 9.5°E / 47.167; 9.5
Area
 - Total 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Elevation 450 m (1,476 ft)
Population (31.12.2005)
 - Total 5,806
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC)
Postal code 9494
Area code(s) 7001
Website www.schaan.li
Buchs SG, Grabs SG, Gams SG in Switzerland and Schaan
Schaan Church

Schaan is the largest municipality of Liechtenstein. 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, and covers an area of 26.8 km², including mountains and forest. First mentioned c. 850 Schaan has over 4,000 enterprises, making it a large economic center. Schaan is the location of the world headquarters of Ivoclar Vivadent AG, the world's biggest manufacturer of false teeth, and Hilti Aktiengesellschaft, one of the world's largest makers of anchors and power tools.

It borders the town of Buchs in Switzerland and is thought to be the largest town by population in Liechtenstein.

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Coordinates: 47°10′N 9°30′E / 47.167°N 9.5°E / 47.167; 9.5


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