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The measure of a country’s success is often its military power, territory or economic independence. But one small country in Europe, Liechtenstein, completely turns this notion upside down. This country is not only prosperous despite its limited resources, but is also considered one of the most stable and wealthy countries in the world.
This is not a fictional story, but an amazing reality. A country that neither prints its own currency nor has an international airport, yet has the highest per capita income in the world. The secret of Lichtenstein’s success is not that he created everything, but that he made the best of what he had.
Most countries carefully guard the symbols of their sovereignty—their currency, language, and national airline—but Liechtenstein took the opposite approach. He looked at his neighbor Switzerland and made a very practical decision: “If something can be run better by borrowing, why not?” Rather than creating its own currency, the country adopted the Swiss franc, which provided a strong and stable economic framework.
The move freed Liechtenstein from the burden of costly central bank or currency management. Similarly, instead of building an airport, it used the transportation networks of Switzerland and Austria, saving billions of dollars.
When people think of Liechtenstein as a wealthy European country, images of secret bank accounts often come to mind, but Liechtenstein’s real strength lies in industry and innovation. The country is a world leader in precision engineering, producing everything from micro-drills used in dentistry to aerospace technology and automobile parts.
Hilti, the global leader in construction equipment, is a major symbol of Liechtenstein’s industrial strength. The number of companies registered here is so high that there are more companies registered here than the number of people. As a result, unemployment is almost zero and the income of citizens is continuously increasing.
Liechtenstein is not only economically prosperous, but also socially stable. The country has almost no debt, and the government operates on a revenue surplus. The most interesting thing is that there are almost no prisoners in the entire country.
Public trust is so high that citizens do not lock their doors at night. It is not just a symbol of wealth, but also a symbol of high level of security and peace. While the rest of the world struggles with crime and insecurity, Liechtenstein has shown that true prosperity lies in living without fear.
