Romania
Romania is smaller than Colorado and has 22 million people.  The
income tax starts at 25% for incomes under $300 a month and goes
up to 65% for incomes over $1000 a month.  There is a 24% VAT tax.
The Bucharist slideshow has a
sample of the Romanian capital.
The Peoples Palace.  One of the
most extravagant government
buildings ever built.
Brasov, Transylvania and vicinity
slideshow gives a glimpse of the
county of Transylvania.
Peles Castle was finished in
1914.  It contains many artifacts
from medieval Europe.
Dracula's Castle is located in
Transylvania near Bran.  Vlad
Dracul, from the 15th century is
considered the "Dracula".
Romania Countryside slideshow
has a little of everything
including the "Pan Flute".
Some of the Gypsies
have wealth.
Some of the Gypsies are
very poor.
Many of the Soviet factories have
been closed.
The town square of Brazov.
Typical Romanian farm.
A room in Peles Castle.
From a McDonalds menu the cost
of a VAT tax.  Note they charged
for ketchup!