One of the highest standards of living worldwideis the privilege of Lichtenstein citizens.
The landlocked alpine micro state has a strong financial sector,
more companies are registered than people (35,000).
It is not a part of the EU,
no interest in membership and
has the reputation of being a tax haven.
Three countries are smaller than this one;
Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino.
Approximately 100 square miles of land make up Lichtenstein.
Fantastic mountains and small farms grace the countryside.
A main road connecting the "big L" to Austria and Switzerland
is busy with retail shops, museums, government offices,
banks and lots of office buildings!
(none of them have for rent signs in windows)
Pope John Paul journeyed to the Chapel of St. Elizabeth in 1984.
A life size statue was erected in his honor.
Liechtensteiners generally have German roots and are Catholic.
(at least that is what they tell their grandmothers)
Since we were right next door to Switzerland
a quick drive over the boarder to drool at their Alps and lakes.
The Swiss - so neat and tidy, hardworking, prompt
- have done well for themselves.
Laid back near the roadside we marveled at
Swiss Precision Air Force
maneuvers.
Perched on a country hillside, we ate pizza the way all Europeans do,
with a knife and fork.
A pizza (medium size), salad and ice tea cost us about 42E or $60.
more companies are registered than people (35,000).
It is not a part of the EU,no interest in membership and
has the reputation of being a tax haven.
Three countries are smaller than this one;Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino.
Approximately 100 square miles of land make up Lichtenstein.
Fantastic mountains and small farms grace the countryside.
A main road connecting the "big L" to Austria and Switzerland
is busy with retail shops, museums, government offices,
banks and lots of office buildings!
(none of them have for rent signs in windows)
Pope John Paul journeyed to the Chapel of St. Elizabeth in 1984.A life size statue was erected in his honor.
Liechtensteiners generally have German roots and are Catholic.
(at least that is what they tell their grandmothers)
Since we were right next door to Switzerlanda quick drive over the boarder to drool at their Alps and lakes.
The Swiss - so neat and tidy, hardworking, prompt
- have done well for themselves.
Laid back near the roadside we marveled atSwiss Precision Air Force
maneuvers.
Perched on a country hillside, we ate pizza the way all Europeans do,with a knife and fork.
A pizza (medium size), salad and ice tea cost us about 42E or $60.
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