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Liechtenstein
Population 2009 estimate 35,789


The Government building in Vaduz.

The army was abolished soon after the Austro-Prussian War in which Liechtenstein fielded an army of 80 men, although they were not involved in any fighting. The demise of the German Confederation in that war freed Liechtenstein from its international obligation to maintain an army, and parliament seized this opportunity and refused to provide funding for an army. The prince objected, as such a move would leave the country defenseless, but relented on 12 February 1868 and disbanded the force. The last soldier to serve under the colours of Liechtenstein died in 1939 at age 95.[39] Order within the country is kept by a small police force. Liechtenstein jails hold very few, if any, inmates, with sentences over two years being transferred to Austria.

1 posted on 09/04/2010 2:58:43 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

LOL—I recall an incident where the Lithuanian Soccer Federation was fined after France showed up, with its complement of “swarthy” players, and the Lithuanian fans held up banners reading, “Welcome to Europe.”


2 posted on 09/04/2010 3:22:42 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Ummm...This is about some sporting event, right? Because otherwise, I’m confoosed.


3 posted on 09/04/2010 3:25:15 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Build a man a fire; he'll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire; he'll be warm the rest of his life)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
The last soldier to serve under the colours of Liechtenstein died in 1939 at age 95.

What nonsense! The Leichtensteinians have a massive army just waiting for the right moment to begin their brutal campaign of world conquest and subsequent totalitarian rule. These monsters have been planning this for decades! They are past masters at hiding their intentions behind a peaceful facade!

Ultimately, the free nations of the world will have no choice but to face off against this malignant player on the international stage. It is either us and freedom or Leichtenstein and slavery! Which way do you choose, Freepers?

4 posted on 09/04/2010 4:21:09 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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