1. The Alpine Nation-States Switzerland Austria Lichtenstein

2. Alpine States

3. Alpine States – Central Europe Dominated by Europe’s backbone, the Alps All landlocked

4. Austria Vienna is the largest city in the region Has a uniform language (German) Largest nation in the region (both in area and population) Richest soil in the region Most mineral wealth in the region Yet Switzerland is the leading country in the region

5. Austrian Flag

6. Switzerland Traditionally neutral Still has not joined the European Union Lacks natural advantages and resources, but makes up for it with skill Sets the international standard in watches, instruments, specialty foods, security, and secretive banking

7. Flag of Switzerland

8. Switzerland

9. Lichtenstein A “Microstate” Large economy – industry & financial services Known for its fairy- tale castles

10. Lichtenstein

11. Castles of Lichtenstein