PROSPEROUS COUNTRIES

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.