r/europe • u/MarktpLatz Lower Saxony (Germany) • Feb 21 '17

What do you know about... the UK?

This is the sixth part of our ongoing weekly series about the countries of Europe. You can find an overview here.

Todays country:

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The UK is the second most populous state in the EU. Famous for once being the worlds leading power, reigning over a large empire, it has recently taken the decision to exit the EU.

So, what do you know about the UK?

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u/MrRawri Portugal Feb 22 '17 edited Feb 22 '17
  • Tolkien.
  • Had the largest empire ever.
  • Started the industrial revolution.
  • We probably wouldn't exist without them. Godbless Treaty of Windsor.
  • Queen (band)
  • The english football team sucks. Never understood why.
  • Tikka Masala is actually a british dish.
  • They are leaving EU :(
  • Tolkien.

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u/Trucidator Je ne Bregrette rien... Feb 22 '17

Godbless Treaty of Windsor.

Anglo-Portuguese alliance forever!!!