PROSPEROUS COUNTRIES
Added on: 20th Dec 2015
ITALY
Known for its rich history, Italy has the 8th largest economy in the
world and is one of the founding members of the European Union.
CZECH REPUBLIC
A formidably resilient country located in Central Europe, Czech Republic
has rebounded from its oppressive past and today enjoys a
well-developed economy centred around its capital city of Prague.
SPAIN
Another EU member state, like the Czech Republic, Spain has also
had a rocky past but after the overthrow of its dictatorship in
1975 it rebounded and up until 2008 had one of the strongest
economies in Europe.
TAIWAN
Although both mainland China and Taiwan claim to be the real China,
Taiwan has managed to fare much better than its significantly
larger counterpart.
SLOVENIA
Another European country that made significant strides in recent years,
Slovenia has become a member of both the EU and NATO since
gaining its independence.
HONG KONG
Once upon a time Hong Kong was a region dominated by farmers and
fishermen. Today it is a fusion of Chinese and Western influences all
crammed together into one of the world’s most dynamic metropolises.
FRANCE
Emerging from the destruction of World War II, France has become
one of the most important players on the world stage.
JAPAN
Since the end of World War II it has become the world’s third largest
economy and Japan is a major source of global capital and credit.
SINGAPORE
Known for its strict laws, Singapore is a wealthy city state located
on an island just off the coast of Malaysia.
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