This country has no airport, no currency of its own, its prince richer than Britain's kings, locals wealthy enough to not work whole life; not Switzerland, Greece, it is…
Sharing a post on Instagram, the Instagram page TheSoulConnect with 448K followers wrote, 'Ever heard of Liechtenstein? Most people have not. But this tiny nation tucked between Switzerland and Austria is wildly unique. No airport — you have to fly into another country. No currency — they use the Swiss Franc. No official language of their own — German is borrowed. And yet, it is one of the richest and safest countries on Earth. Liechtenstein proves this: You do not need size, flash, or your own rules to thrive.'
The caption provided some insight into Liechtenstein, such as its medieval castles, snowy Alps, and very small population base of only about 30,000. Did you know that Liechtenstein is deemed the richest country in the world, even richer than the British monarch? Here, there is so much prosperity that many people can afford leisure without working for a living, giving them ample discretionary time to devote to whatever they want to do in life. The people of Liechtenstein benefit from low taxes, and the country itself carries no external debt. Respect for one another is the foundation of society, and flaunting wealth is generally considered disrespectful. Crime rates are nearly nonexistent. For that reason, there are only about 100 police officers in Liechtenstein. It's common for people to leave their doors unlocked at night without worry.
The post generated immense excitement among travel enthusiasts who were in awe of Liechtenstein's breathtaking landscapes and unique way of life. One person stated, 'I love to live there please guide me.' 'Please guide me would love to live in Lichtenstein,' added another user.
A third user wrote, 'Please guide me. Would be very happy to live there.'
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