Liechtenstein is the best country in the known universe

[ace.venturer]

Principality of Liechtenstein) is a doubly landlocked alpine microstate in Western Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over 160 km² (about 61.7 square miles) and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz; the biggest town is Schaan. :lovecoupl

 

[gunslingingbird]

It also boasts the highest per capita income in Europe. :thumbsup:

 

[ace.venturer]

It also boasts the highest per capita income in Europe. :thumbsup:

There you go. That's the spirit. :hatsoff:

 

[LukeEl]

Hmmm I say they take it all in the Winter Olympics

 

[lechepicha]

it has awesome landscapes like this:

http://liechtensteinpictures.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/photo_lg_liechtenstein.jpg

 

[ace.venturer]

it has awesome landscapes like this:

http://liechtensteinpictures.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/photo_lg_liechtenstein.jpg

I love it. :lovecoupl

 

[knowone]

What have they done other than producing the Curta Calculator?

 

[GregCentauro]

What have they done other than producing the Curta Calculator?

They are the founders of the Vette Army :nanner:

 

[ace.venturer]

They are the founders of the Vette Army :nanner:

I love it. :lovecoupl

 

[tittenman]

I am sure in its own little way it may well be the best country in the world, but not the universe surely! Having said that the entire population could easily fit into most of our top football league stadiums. No but really it is a very picturesque looking place I would love to visit.

 

[Skyraider22]

Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy with a single legislative house or Parliamentalso the sountry's life expectancy is 78 yearshas a infant mortality per(1,000)5.2 a 99% litercy rate and the offical language is German I could go on but that was off the top of my head

 

[Skyraider22]

Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy with a single legislative house or Parliamentalso the sountry's life expectancy is 78 yearshas a infant mortality per(1,000)5.2 a 99% litercy rate and the offical language is German I could go on but that was off the top of my head

Wow I have no life:crying:

 

[Wainkerr99]

People must be really fit there huffing and puffing to get up them there hills.

 

[Facetious]

In the grand scheme of things it's a one horse town.


Wasn't "Sir Liechtenstein" originally some outcast money grubbing criminal... I forget the history but it is colorful. :dunno: :1orglaugh

 

[Skyraider22]

People must be really fit there huffing and puffing to get up them there hills.

They must be there highest point is Grauspitz at about 2600m or to us Yanks about 8500 ft:thumbsup:

 

[Facetious]

People must be really fit there huffing and puffing to get up them there hills.

Perfect shape for fighting Al quaeta in Afghanistan, huh ? :tongue:

 

[Skyraider22]

Perfect shape for fighting Al quaeta in Afghanistan, huh ? :tongue:

Hey good one :thumbsup:

 

[Facetious]

At long last :o :1orglaugh

 

[Skyraider22]

At long last :o :1orglaugh

Nice touch with the mountains and all:hatsoff:

 

[om3ga]

And the tax laws are pretty lax too...

The government of Liechtenstein taxes both personal and business income and principal (wealth). The basic rate of personal income tax is 1.2%. When combined with the additional income tax imposed by the communes, the combined income tax rate is 17.82%. An additional income tax of 4.3% is levied on all employees under the country's social security program. This rate is higher for the self-employed, up to a maximum of 11%, making the maximum income tax rate about 29% in total. Tax on income from employment is collected through monthly withholdings by the employer.

The maximum business income tax rate is 18-20%.

August 2009, the British Government Department, HM Revenue & Customs, agreed with the Alpine tax haven to start exchanging information. It is believed that up to 5,000 British investors have roughly £3billion stashed in accounts and trusts in the country.