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Quiz: Liechtenstein

  1. What was the capital?

    • Vaduz
    • Tripoli
    • Juba
    • Athens
    Answer

    Vaduz — Capital: Vaduz.

  2. When was Liechtenstein founded?

    • 1806, sovereignty gained when the Holy Roman Empire dissolved
    • 12 July 1979, independence from Britain
    • 9 July 1816, independence declared at Tucumán
    • 3 August 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    1806, sovereignty gained when the Holy Roman Empire dissolved — Founded: 1806, sovereignty gained when the Holy Roman Empire dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Liechtenstein have?

    • Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers
    • A premier and elected assembly govern under a constitution; a governor appointed by the British monarch oversees defence, security, and foreign affairs
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    • Constitutional monarchy; the military has staged many coups
    Answer

    Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers — Government: Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers.

  4. True or false: Liechtenstein is a tiny German speaking principality in the Alps, between Switzerland and Austria.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Liechtenstein is a tiny German speaking principality in the Alps, between Switzerland and Austria.