OK, I know I have been counting down the Best Places to Live list daily but today I had a little more time so I thought I would throw up #6 - Luxembourg.
Many have heard of this place but know very little about it. Luxembourg is in fact one of the richest countries in the world!
If fine dinning is your idea of Quality of Life you can't beat this place! According to International Living it probably has the highest density of top rated restaurants in the world.
Luxembourg was the founding member of the European Union and it's a very small country - just 51 miles long and 35 miles wide. Just proves you don't have to be big to be one of the best especially when you consider the size of this place to Canada or the United States who are huge but lower on our list. Funny, Luxembourg could fit inside some of Canada's and the United States cities!
The population is a scant 420,000 people of which 1/3 where born elsewhere. Luxembourg is still ruled by a 'Grand Duke' which is quite appropriate given the medival look to the homes and castles with turrets, bridges and flower filled squares.
Luxembourg has one offical language but is really multi lingual as 60% of the work force are foreigners. In position #6 on our list of the Best Places to Live in the World Luxembourg also is known for high finance, asset protection and as a tax haven.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Best Places to Live in the World - #8 Belgium
Yesterday I talked about my home land, Canada the 9th Best Place to Live in the World as ranked on the International Living Quality of Life Index for 2010.
Today we move to Belgium as the 8th Best Place to Live in the World.
Brussels, Belgium is home to NATO and the European Union (the EU). It has been a merchant city since medival times and is made up of Flemish speaking people in Flanders and French speaking people in Wallonia. Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is probably the best known city. The homes in Belgium are easily recognized for their gable roof tops.
With the EU and NATO headquartered here Brussels is quite the multi-cultural mecca with thousands of foreign workers. It's also know as the 'Greenest Capital' with beautiful parks full of flower gardens.
The huge expat population has created a diverse multi-cultural landscape robust with english movies, theatre and sports events. The public transportation system is excellent and a great way to get around to famous brew pubs as well as the numerous ethnic restaurants and eateries. London, Paris and Amsterdam are a short ride away on state of the art trains.
Once we try and answer that age old question, 'Where should I live?' we will drill down further into each country to examine the best places. Watch for our future discussion on the 'Top Places to Live in Belgium'.
Today we move to Belgium as the 8th Best Place to Live in the World.
Brussels, Belgium is home to NATO and the European Union (the EU). It has been a merchant city since medival times and is made up of Flemish speaking people in Flanders and French speaking people in Wallonia. Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is probably the best known city. The homes in Belgium are easily recognized for their gable roof tops.
With the EU and NATO headquartered here Brussels is quite the multi-cultural mecca with thousands of foreign workers. It's also know as the 'Greenest Capital' with beautiful parks full of flower gardens.
The huge expat population has created a diverse multi-cultural landscape robust with english movies, theatre and sports events. The public transportation system is excellent and a great way to get around to famous brew pubs as well as the numerous ethnic restaurants and eateries. London, Paris and Amsterdam are a short ride away on state of the art trains.
Once we try and answer that age old question, 'Where should I live?' we will drill down further into each country to examine the best places. Watch for our future discussion on the 'Top Places to Live in Belgium'.
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