r/europe 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/[deleted] Feb 22 '17

ITT: British people complaining we're being shat on when really most people are being positive or just stating facts

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '17

I think the ones whinging are mostly right wingers / Brexiters, which says it all