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The Alpine states or Alpine countries are eight countries associated with the Alpine region, as defined by the Alpine Convention of 1991: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
Nations
Territory
The territory includes 83 NUTS 3-level local administrative divisions and about 6,200 municipalities.
In a narrow sense, the term "Alpine states" could be applied to Austria (28.7% of the total area), Italy (27.2%), and France (21.4%), which represent more than 77% of the Alpine territory and more than three quarters of the Alpine population. However, for larger countries like Italy and France, the share of their territory within the Alpine region only amounts to 17% and 7%, respectively. From a strictly national point of view, and with the exception of microstates Liechtenstein and Monaco, the Alps are dominant in only two countries: Austria (65.5% of its territory) and Switzerland (65%).
Diplomacy
The diplomatic status between these countries varies depending on their individual relationships with each other. Many of these countries are members of the European Union (EU) and have close diplomatic ties with each other through this regional organization. The EU has helped to facilitate greater cooperation and integration among the Alpine states in various areas, such as trade, transportation, and environmental policy.
There are also several bilateral agreements and treaties between these countries, covering issues such as border security, trade, and cultural exchange. In addition, these countries work together through various regional and international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
See also
- Alpine Skiing
- Association of the Alpine States (on state level)
- Baltic states
- Nordic countries
- Himalayan states
References
- "The contracting Parties of the Alpine Convention". Archived from the original on 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2011-01-21.
This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Alpine states news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this message The Alpine states or Alpine countries are eight countries associated with the Alpine region as defined by the Alpine Convention of 1991 Austria France Germany Italy Liechtenstein Monaco Slovenia and Switzerland Eight Alpine states with international borders markedNationsAlpine ski slope in the Zillertal valley Austria Austria France Germany Italy Liechtenstein Monaco Slovenia SwitzerlandTerritoryThe territory includes 83 NUTS 3 level local administrative divisions and about 6 200 municipalities In a narrow sense the term Alpine states could be applied to Austria 28 7 of the total area Italy 27 2 and France 21 4 which represent more than 77 of the Alpine territory and more than three quarters of the Alpine population However for larger countries like Italy and France the share of their territory within the Alpine region only amounts to 17 and 7 respectively From a strictly national point of view and with the exception of microstates Liechtenstein and Monaco the Alps are dominant in only two countries Austria 65 5 of its territory and Switzerland 65 DiplomacyThe diplomatic status between these countries varies depending on their individual relationships with each other Many of these countries are members of the European Union EU and have close diplomatic ties with each other through this regional organization The EU has helped to facilitate greater cooperation and integration among the Alpine states in various areas such as trade transportation and environmental policy There are also several bilateral agreements and treaties between these countries covering issues such as border security trade and cultural exchange In addition these countries work together through various regional and international organizations including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization See alsoAlpine Skiing Association of the Alpine States on state level Baltic states Nordic countries Himalayan statesReferences The contracting Parties of the Alpine Convention Archived from the original on 2011 02 13 Retrieved 2011 01 21
