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Which would you choose?  I would choose either Australia or England.  I know there are countries with freer economies, but I'd have to learn a new language if I lived in one.  If I went to England or Australia, I'd be able to adapt to the culture pretty quickly.

I would choose New Zealand or Australia, from what I understand they have the closest or most similar government systems. I would like to live in either one, but I would always come back to the States, I don't believe I would immigrate to another country. You asked it in terms of if we "had" to though, so that's what I would pick as the ideal.

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Britain would be cool too...I know they're sorta socialistic, but I'd be willing to put up with it so that I don't have to learn a whole new culture. But I would probably choose Australia first...then, maybe Steve Irwin would let me help him catch crocodiles or something.

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The title of your thread is: "if you had to live in one foreign country"

Foreign to whom? Are you aware that this forum is international? Are you assuming everyone here lives in the U. S.?

Is "foreign" a term unique to the US? I assumed he meant foreign to where you are now.

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I would probably pick another country based on how esthetically apealling the country is. I would ultimately love to live in the place that has the most beautiful, and aspiring scenery. Unfortunately, I have seen to little of the world so far to make the best decision, but it would have to be isolated, and on top of a mountain where I can see miles into all directions. Maybe a small town at the bottom where I can get supplies, etc. Maybe a big city to the far, far west where I can imagine the people moving around their daily business while I compose from above. <_<

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I would probably pick another country based on how esthetically apealling the country is. I would ultimately love to live in the place that has the most beautiful, and aspiring scenery.

Another reason I would choose New Zealand. I have always been interested in going there. Too bad it's almost 24 hours in a plane- or something along those lines. One day I will go though. They have varied climate, terrain, and wildlife (although I read somewhere their only "native" wildlife are birds). Lord of the Rings was filmed there, to give you an idea, of course much of that may have been enhanced, but in the travel books I have looked through it is breathtaking.

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Another reason I would choose New Zealand. I have always been interested in going there. Too bad it's almost 24 hours in a plane- or something along those lines. One day I will go though. They have varied climate, terrain, and wildlife (although I read somewhere their only "native" wildlife are birds). Lord of the Rings was filmed there, to give you an idea, of course much of that may have been enhanced, but in the travel books I have looked through it is breathtaking.

I am quite fond of New Zealand. My brother's dormate had some beautiful pictures from a vacation his family took there. The scenery is almost as breath taking as the LOTR. I was particulary fond of the way the plains would warp into the mountains (like the scene fromt the last LOTR where the battle on the mountain castle was filmed). He had some very inspiring pictures of the sunsets, and the mountains as well.

If I could take the time off, and had the money, I would love to spend a good two years of my life exploring the world. My imagination would make those two years the grand conclusion of my life. There is so much to see, and it is quite unfortunate many people live their whole lives trapped inside a single town, country, and culture. This is, of course, one of my greatest motivations for attaining a very large fortune. <_<

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If I picked a place based on how aesthetically pleasing it is, I would probably pick a secluded place somewhere in the mountains of Japan and build a hut.

That is what I was thinking as one of my top picks. I love the images of ancient Japan, and China as well. My idea of a good life is one where I can be secluded if I please, and around people if I desire. Due to financial situations I am stuck in a very run down neighborhood. I live next to two homeless shelters in a very cheap apartment, although we are looking to get a house. I live in NY though, and I do not find much inspiration in the nature around here.

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I would love to live in either New York or Chicago...but I'd have to be rich first.

I live in NY though, and I do not find much inspiration in the nature around here.

Part of my plan has been to move to NYC after here (FL). Going back to college may deter me in that regard, I think it's one or the other, and for now I am valuing my education more than my travels. For now I have only traveled in the US, I moved here (FL) to get the experience of living in a new place, and to prepare myself for living in NYC. I came from DC so I should be pretty well used to cities by now. I like cities. I will go for something more sedate and natural when I retire <_< I thought somewhere upstate NY would be a nice place to settle down, so I can still work in the city. One of the things I loved most about Fountainhead was the glorious depiction of NYC. By Atlas it's getting decrepit, but in Fountainhead it is more the flavor of NYC that I crave to be in.

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I would love to live in either New York or Chicago...but I'd have to be rich first.

NY will jack your money if you are rich. My dad is far from rich, and he pays about 40% of his income to taxes. Parts of NYC, and it's outskirts (like the Palisades) are pretty rich. I just can't stand how it looks at this time of the year. The snow mixed with dirt, garbage, and horrible roads is terrible looking. For a state the takes so much money from you, you would figure they could do something about the roads. <_<

where do you live btw?

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Part of my plan has been to move to NYC after here (FL). Going back to college may deter me in that regard, I think it's one or the other, and for now I am valuing my education more than my travels. For now I have only traveled in the US, I moved here (FL) to get the experience of living in a new place, and to prepare myself for living in NYC. I came from DC so I should be pretty well used to cities by now. I like cities. I will go for something more sedate and natural when I retire <_< I thought somewhere upstate NY would be a nice place to settle down, so I can still work in the city. One of the things I loved most about Fountainhead was the glorious depiction of NYC. By Atlas it's getting decrepit, but in Fountainhead it is more the flavor of NYC that I crave to be in.

Have you ever been do NYC? I love how busy the city looks all the time. Although the parts I of the city I used to frequent were quite decrepit (Washington Heights, Harlem). I can't stand having to watch my back when I walk around. I wouldn't mind having an apartment in NYC, and doing coffee shop shows to pay the rent while I study at one of the local schools. Even though NYC is much larger then where I currently live (Albany) I would much rather live in NYC. I find certain areas of the city to be beautiful (mainly downtown Manhattan). I do live around several good schools (Siena, RPI, Russell Sage, St Rose, several SUNY schools). So my neighborhood has a rather interesting crowd. I look out my window and I see nuns, crackheads, foreign college students from all over the world (RPI), prostitutes, businessmen, crackdealers, etc. The crowd around here is interesting, to say the least.

I have lived around upstate NY for the past 5 years (Middletown, Newburg, Walden, and now Albany). If you like the city there are several good schools in the city. Columbia University has been one of my top choices for graduate school for some time.

The Palisades are the area I prefer most around here if I could afford living there. You can find many wonderful houses that overlook NYC, but the cost of living is incredibally high.

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Japan <_<

Japan is interesting too. I'd love to see Tokyo. It looks like the NYC of Japan-how do they relate in size? I'll have to look that up.

Have you ever been do NYC?

Yes a couple of times-I spent a day in Manhattan and a day in SoHo and Greenwich Village. It's intoxicating in it's activity. I still plan to live there at some point, just perhaps not as soon as I had previously planned (next year).

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where do you live btw?

I live in the thriving metropolis of Huntsville, Texas...that was sarcasm by the way. I have no intention of staying here longer than absolutely necessary, but I'm getting my Master's right now. One thing about Huntsville that I like though...it's where all the executions take place, in the state of Texas.

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I have to agree with Burgess. like others I'd have to say my foreign country of choice would be the US. But that is only if I was deported from Texas. It's nice that we have the convenience of US currency, a great cost of living compared to the US, and a unique culture. Plus there is a real sense of national pride you don't find most places. That and a sense of humor.

As a second choice, I'd have to say New Zealand but for a glaringly missing answer from others: all the All Blacks you can stomach. And you'd have the right to do the Haka on the pitch and not look silly.

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I would probably pick another country based on how esthetically apealling the country is.

The mountains of Switzerland are so beautiful they don't even seem real; they seem like a huge movie set. Find a postcard or a perfect photo book, and that's how it actually looks. New Zealand does look amazing also.

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Canada would be the last non-third world country I would pick.  Anti-americanism is blatant and fascism is rampant.

I am from Canada. On what grounds do you base the statement "fascism is rampant" in Canada? According to the Index of Economic Freedom Canada is as nearly as free as America. According to the Fraser Institute (a Canadian-based liberty orientated organization) Alberta is more economically free than many states. Do you define 'fascism' by it's English definition, or otherwise?

As a separate attribute, my province is the most overwhelmingly non-religious state or province in North America [32%]

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