Triesenberg () is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
in
Liechtenstein
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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
Triesenberg is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of
Walser migrants in the Middle Ages, who arrived in the region early in the 14th century.
[P. Christiaan Klieger, ''The Microstates of Europe: Designer Nations in a Post-Modern World'' (2014), p. 41] 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
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and
Alemannic dialect common to the country.
Geography
The municipality includes eight villages:
Gaflei,
Malbun,
Masescha,
Rotenboden,
Silum,
Steg,
Sücka and
Wangerberg
Wangerberg (also spelled Wangerbärg) is a ''Weiler'' (hamlet) of Liechtenstein, located in the Municipalities of Liechtenstein, municipality of Triesenberg.
Geography
The hamlet lies on a hill in front of Triesen, 2 km south of Triesenberg. It is ...
. Malbun is the only ski-resort village in the country, located not far from the border with
Austria
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(
Vorarlberg
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).
Notable people
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Maria Foser, Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs
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Franz Schädler (1917–1941), alpine skier
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Gustav Schädler (1883 Triesenberg – 1961 in Vaduz), politician and a former
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
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Marco Schädler (born 1964 in Triesenberg) composer, he studied music at the conservatory in Feldkirch, Austria.
Gallery
File:St. Joseph's Parish Church in Triesenberg.jpg, St. Joseph's Parish Church
File:Malbun 2.jpg, The village of Malbun
References
External links
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Official website
{{Authority control
Municipalities of Liechtenstein
Triesenberg