Triesenberg

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Triesenberg

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Triesenberg and its exclave in Liechtenstein
Coordinates: 47°7′N 9°32′E / 47.117°N 9.533°E / 47.117; 9.533Coordinates: 47°7′N 9°32′E / 47.117°N 9.533°E / 47.117; 9.533
Country  Liechtenstein
Villages Gaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Samina, Silum,
Steg, Sücka, Wangerberg
Area
 • 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
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.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

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Media related to Triesenberg at Wikimedia Commons


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