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Not many countries in the EU are high up on the wealthy list

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obieone Sun 12-Jun-16 18:50:52

I thought that some of you would almost debate that black is white and vice versa, now I know you do.

daphnedill Sun 12-Jun-16 16:22:09

thet's = that's (typo)

daphnedill Sun 12-Jun-16 16:21:44

The UK cannot be compared with Norway and Switzerland, both of which have a much smaller population and totally different economies. Both are within the Schengen Area. Approximately 25% of the Swiss population was born outside Switzerland. Norway has three times the number of EU immigrants per head as the UK.

Maybe thet's the answer - MORE immigration!!

I believe North Korea manages perfectly well outside the EU wink

whitewave Sun 12-Jun-16 15:57:09

And does a list of a country's rank regarding its wealth prove that point?

obieone Sun 12-Jun-16 15:54:22

Some people are scared to come out of the EU for economic reasons. They dont need to be scared.
Other countries manage perfectly well.

whitewave Sun 12-Jun-16 15:46:35

obieone I'm not sure of your point?

obieone Sun 12-Jun-16 15:01:56

www.worldsrichestcountries.com/

Only 1 in the top 10
5 out of the top 20
and 7 out of the top 25

That seems pretty poor to me. There is life outside of the EU!
Norway and Switzerland are not in the EU

Great Britain is 27th according to the list.