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/[deleted] Feb 23 '17

England was conquered by both the Normans and the Romans.

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u/demostravius United Kingdom Feb 23 '17

Romans didn't conquer England because it didn't exist, but yes the Normans did 1000 years ago. I meant during the period of colonialism, the same cannot be said for many nations in Europe.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '17

Romans never invaded the island of Ireland - It cant be said for us

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u/demostravius United Kingdom Feb 26 '17

I'm sorry, I don't really get what you mean.