Tax haven

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There’s a British territory in the Caribbean that’s been thriving on its status as one of the world’s major tax havens. It’s gotten all the money it’s needed through indirect taxes. But those times seem to be over: thanks to the global recession the local government has been unable to pay all its bills. Read more on our Geo Quiz page to find out which part of the world we’re talking about.