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bradiowausa · 12 January 2012, 12:03 PM

I've been to Switzerland, Interlaken to be specific. You really get the impression that Switzerland is an extremely rich country just by walking around and experiencing the scenery and the buildings. Its nothing like anywhere in the United States - in rich areas in the U.S. - everything gets big and new. In Switzerland everything is pristine. Second best country in the world!

Widows Son · 13 January 2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stephentross

I am no expert, But I think the swiss save a ton on military compared to larger countries. I know they have a substantial military but not like the larger militaries of the world. They also guard the pope. Maybe that is lucrative? Banking is another one, swiss army knives?

Toblerone? Taxes, Yodels...

I think the Vatican is actually it's own country, with it's own "Army."

Widows Son · 13 January 2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsvrider

Right? They have chocolate, cheese, watches and KnightTemplars running the banks!

"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

Hey, leave us Sir Knights out of the fray!!!

Lion · 13 January 2012, 12:15 AM

I would love to visit Switzerland someday and growing up my best friend's parents were from there. And they promised to take me on a vacation to Switzerland which never materialized!!!

Sarajevo · 13 January 2012, 12:25 AM

They spend 0.8% of GDP on military, compared to 1.3% in Sweden, 2.7% in UK, 4% in Greece, 0.6% in Ireland. Source: World Bank

Pretty low overall.

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Originally Posted by stephentross

I am no expert, But I think the swiss save a ton on military compared to larger countries. I know they have a substantial military but not like the larger militaries of the world. They also guard the pope. Maybe that is lucrative? Banking is another one, swiss army knives?

Toblerone? Taxes, Yodels...

Sarajevo · 13 January 2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

I think the Vatican is actually it's own country, with it's own "Army."

It doesn't have an Army. The Swiss Guard guards the Pope and is composed of Swiss volunteers.

Widows Son · 13 January 2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

It doesn't have an Army. The Swiss Guard guards the Pope and is composed of Swiss volunteers.

I know, that's why I put it in quotes. I was expressing that the guards were their "army."

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bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 624	I've been to Switzerland, Interlaken to be specific. You really get the impression that Switzerland is an extremely rich country just by walking around and experiencing the scenery and the buildings. Its nothing like anywhere in the United States - in rich areas in the U.S. - everything gets big and new. In Switzerland everything is pristine. Second best country in the world!

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