Schaan
Encyclopedia
Schaan is the largest municipality of Liechtenstein
. It is located to the north of Vaduz
, the capital, in the central part of the country. As of 2005 it has a population of 5,806 making it the largest administrative district in Liechtenstein, and covers an area of 26.8 km², including mountains and forest.
, the world's biggest manufacturer of false teeth, and Hilti
Aktiengesellschaft, one of the world's largest makers of anchors and power tools.
It borders the town of Buchs
in Switzerland
and is thought to be the largest town by population in Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
. It is located to the north of Vaduz
Vaduz
Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. The town, located along the Rhine, has about 5,100 inhabitants , most of whom are Roman Catholic. Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop....
, the capital, in the central part of the country. As of 2005 it has a population of 5,806 making it the largest administrative district in Liechtenstein, and covers an area of 26.8 km², including mountains and forest.
Overview
First mentioned c. 850 Schaan, and has over 4,000 enterprises, making it a large economic center in the country. Schaan is the location of the world headquarters of Ivoclar Vivadent AGIvoclar Vivadent
Ivoclar Vivadent AG is a worldwide dental company that produces a range of products and systems for dentists and dental technicians.- Basics :...
, the world's biggest manufacturer of false teeth, and Hilti
Hilti
Hilti Corporation, Hilti Aktiengesellschaft or Hilti AG also known as Hilti Group develops, manufactures, and markets products for the construction and building maintenance industries, primarily to the professional end-user...
Aktiengesellschaft, one of the world's largest makers of anchors and power tools.
It borders the town of Buchs
Buchs, St. Gallen
Buchs is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Geography:Buchs has an area, , of . Of this area, 39.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.8% is forested...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and is thought to be the largest town by population in Liechtenstein.