Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, a small independent principality situated between the Vorarlberg and Switzerland. Its total area is only 61 square miles. It belonged to the German Confederation till its dissolution in 1866. The Liechtenstein Legislative Assembly consists of 15 members, of whom 3 are nominated by the Prince and the rest elected by the people. The principality belongs to the Austrian

Customs' and Postal Union. The inhabitants of the capital (now Liechtenstein, formerly called Vaduz) are exempt from military duty. The present Prince has estates in Austria and Germany, and is an Austrian political leader.