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dateline: 29 July 2014
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Monaco Has The Most Millionaires
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- principality: ruled by a prince
- per capita: for each person
- Mediterranean: a region bordered by the Mediterranean Sea
- French Riviera: the Mediterranean coastline and resort area of the south of France and Monaco
Comprehension Questions
- Where is Monaco located?
- Why do so many rich people live in Monaco?
- How does New York City rank in terms of millionaires per capita?
Discussion Questions: Monaco is home to the famous Monte Carlo casino. What is your opinion about gambling? Do you think it’s a waste of money, or a ticket to freedom?
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Monaco Has The Most Millionaires
According to a study that came out last week, approximately 30% of the people living in Monaco are millionaires. Monaco, the second smallest country in the world, is a tiny Mediterranean principality located on the French Riviera. Residents in Monaco pay little or no income tax, which is one reason why so many wealthy people call it home. Zurich, Geneva, and New York City, all known for their financial districts, came in second, third and fourth in terms of millionaires per capita. One in every 25 people living in New York City is a millionaire.
- Monaco is a tiny Mediterranean country located along the French Riviera.
- So many rich people live in Monaco because the country charges little or no income tax. (It is also nestled beautifully between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea.)
- New York City ranks fourth in terms of millionaires per capita. One in 25 people living in New York City is a millionaire.
Written and recorded by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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