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/clerk77 Germany Feb 21 '17

Beer culture and great food like fish and chips, blood sausage, English breakfast etc. I would definitely survive over there.

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u/demostravius United Kingdom Feb 23 '17

I used to poke fun at my German housemate for eating lots of sausages. Until that was she pointed out I actually ate more of them than she did. Ruined all my fun.