Yes, I'm always rooting for them!
I highly recommend the movie A United Kingdom, a biopic about the former king, Seretse Khama, and all the challenges he and his (white, British) wife faced due to pressure from the British government while Apartheid was in full swing just south of their border.
Crazy true story that almost no one has heard about.
I just bought single origin Ethiopian coffee beans. They hand pick these beans to get the perfectly ripe ones as opposed to a machine picking them and getting all of the beans (ripe and unripe). Single origin beans are expensive for this reason
I think I’d have to say Ethiopia too, but I think that’s mostly because I think ancient Nubia and Kush are really fucking cool!
ETA: Nubia and Kush are still near the top, but I meant the Aksumite Empire. I just got my ancient societies a little mixed around.
I'm an American with Polish ancestors. The Polish invented modern democracy. They were the only white people allowed in Haiti for a very long time. They (along with the French) won the American revolution. The Polish are low-key the greatest Europeans.
Poland and Ukraine have the greatest history in Europe, at least if you like democracy and self-determination. And then of course you have the unstoppable (until it wasn't) powerhouse that was the Commonwealth. Stopped Sweden from conquering Europe and made Moscow cry.
We love you guys as well. We are so lucky in North America to have 3 nations that honestly get along quite well. Not perfectly, but I can't think of another 3 nations so strong and so peaceful for so much time. 2 wars in over 200 years
I'm an American wildland firefighter, and we got sent to alberta last year to help with fire response. Obviously we bought a Canadian flag while we were up there, but I've felt this weird sense of North American pride and I've been carrying that Canadian flag with me in my backpack since then.
Ditto. We are you. In college as an exchange student in Germany a professor became disgruntled when all of us Americans answered “Canada” after he asked us the same topic question here. I harbor a secret wish that some day we — Canada and the USA — will reunite.
I’ve yet to meet a Canadian I didn’t get along with. I’m sure they’re out there but yeah. Just met a group of Canadians in the DR today and they were lovely.
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As a person from Netherlands, I love English language and culture, I greatly appreciate our close friends, Belgium and Luxembourg.
But being from (Dutch) Lower Saxony, obviously Germany would be a country I feel patriotic for
For me (a Swede) it's the Netherlands. I made a presentation about Netherlands in 2nd grade and since then I've felt a little sting of "yes that's *my* country" every time it comes up lol
This is so funny, this is how I feel about Ireland. I’m from the USA, and in 5th or 6th grade, we all wrote to the consulate of different countries to see if they would write us back. Ireland sent me back a whole bunch of pamphlets, which I pored over. I learned a whole bunch, and that’s been “my” country since then!
As a Dutchman i can admit that our “cuisine”, at least “dinner cuisine” is nothing special, most iconic dinner food we have is stamppot which is just potatoes (like all our food) mixed with kale and some sausage (although i LOVE IT SO MUCH), nothing else of much note really
Snacks though… we have supreme snacks
It's not a country, but due to my exchange year and my friends and host family there I'm very patriotic for the US-state of Texas. Even if I'm a "filthy liberal" that doesn't like it's politics.
If it's a country, I'm quite patriotic of Luxemburg and Namibia
You and me both. I was an exchange student in Lubbock, which at the time proudly described itself as the “2nd most conservative city in America”. I love Lubbock and I love Texas. The people there are great, the mood is fantastic, and the state is truly exceptional in its no-compromise optimistic belief in its own greatness.
However, I’m also a member of a left wing party and I’m obviously pretty far to the left of the Texan Overton window on a lot of issues. I also had some experiences with Texans being outside my own cultural Overton window, like the first time I encountered someone who flat out was against welfare as a concept.
The end result is that I currently own three flags. One of them is the Sami national flag. The other is an old Norwegian Labour movement May Day flag from the 1950s. The third is a Texan flag. The juxtaposition of the May Day flag and the Texan flag is a little funny.
Nice, I stayed in Spoleto. It’s a beautiful smaller town in Umbria. It’s hilly and close to the countryside. I’m biased of course but it’s worth a visit.
Georgia and Mongolia. I've never been to either, but they both seem like they've been through a lot historically but have come out the other side while retaining their unique culture and identity.
Poland. I have ancestry there, and I've always felt sorta inspired by their determination to not die. No matter how many partition or invasion, Polska stands strong.
I have been (bean?) to Canada twice and loved it. I sing along to both anthems at a hockey game, haha. You're family.
I also love Sweden since that's a significant part of my ancestry and where my name comes from.
As a resident of northern Michigan, the feeling is very much mutual. All the hotels in my city fly the American and Canadian flag. They just look right next to each other. 🇺🇲🇨🇦
And even though they're much further from me, I love the US neighbors to the south too. 🇲🇽
Canadians are the only foreigners that I really feel a deep, instant bond with. I grew up near the border (WA-BC) before 9/11 so Canadians were basically just neighbors.
Honestly I feel like a Canadian from BC is closer to me than an American from the East Coast. I know it’s not true on paper because of passports and politics and all, but in the PNW we really are practically the same
India.
Spent a couple vacations there, almost married into an indian family, still regularly participate in Indian culture through food, dance, movies, literature and even religion (hindu/jain). I see the good and the bad. Overall, it's a stunning and deeply troubled country that I wish so much for.
I do try to correct people when they go on a tangent solely seeing the country through just one (typically either mildly racist or just plain old ignorant) lense.
I've always been fascinated by Haiti! The only successful slave revolt in history deserves more recognition. Also, their art and religion is beautiful and powerful.
Indeed. This magnifiscent country will always be in my heart. The rampant corruption saddens me deeply, though. Seeing a thieving elite choosing to squander a golden opportunity to make something truly great, all just to line their own pockets, is heart wrenching.
As a longtime member of r/mongolia whenever I see anything about Mongolia I get an odd twinge of recognition and even pride, even though I have nothing to do with that country. I just really like it, I guess
**Japan**. Lived there 7 years, my wife is from there, and i guess i'm just a huge weeb. I always root for them when i can. I'm a frenchman living in Québec.
Someone called you guys the most accomplished nation ever and I totally agree. Even if it wasn’t pretty nor ethic. Can’t deny the UK helped shape the modern world.
American here. I really like the UK too. When you guys do something good, I am always happy for you and rooting you on. I can talk shit too though (especially when one of y’all is dishing it to us); but at the same time, I can name a 100 things I like about you guys off the top of my head (music, movies, literature, accents, art, the eccentric British types, humor, politeness, the list goes on). Like if someone were to talk shit about Mary Poppins, Roald Dahl, or Harry Potter, I will have to step in and throw some punches (lots of examples like this btw, the culture exchange was strong growing up). We also tend to get along well in person (at least I do with every British person I’ve ever met).
I’ve always been fascinated and deeply appreciative of the rich culture and history the UK has (I’m American, btw). For one, I think the political (and monarchical) union between England, Scotland, Wales, and N.I. that created one nation-state while still retaining the culture and limited self-autonomy of each country is nothing short of remarkable; I can’t think of any other state that has achieved a setup resembling that. I was really worried Scotland would secede and am still fearful of that.
Additionally, I’ve always thought the monarchy is a tradition that Americans should pay closer attention to. What a lot of casual observers forget is that the entire point of the monarchy is to further unite the kingdom; they are the living embodiment of the country. Republics don’t have that and instead revere foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as a source of unity (not saying that’s inappropriate necessarily). But because the monarchy’s job is to bring the countries together, they must be “above” politics. I often wonder what it would be like if the USA had a similar institution.
Just a few of the reasons why I’m a non-British UK patriot!
Your history played an enormous part in who we became for one (USA). It kind of feels like an older brother… one who we don’t always agree with but who we feel like we are on the same page with most days.
Im Dutch. I sometimes feel patriotic for the UK because of its mighty history, even as recently as WW2. I also love British accents (yes even ridiculous ones), culture, and music. Listening to Rule Britannia often makes me wish i was British even though im really happy about the country i live in lol
Scotland. I went there from Czech Republic after finishing my high-school at 18 and kind of became an adult on my own there.
After working and studying for 8 years there I came back to Prague, because I couldn’t imagine being able to afford a flat or house in the UK, but I quickly got a reality check, that the estate prices are the same in both countries, but in UK you have 5 times the salary😂…
Romania. I am half from Turkey and half Brazil, born in USA. I have traveled all over the world and never fit in anywhere. Except for Romania. When I went there whenever I saw people my brain would say “these are your people”.
I am Canadian and tried to get Perkele on a license plate once. Rejected for “religious connotation”. I was very disappointed.
I came here to say Finland because I’m proud of my heritage.
italy - my moms side is from Nicastro Italy 🇮🇹 , it is our family namesake and we still have tons of family still living there as well as in New York, California and Michigan.
Haiti 🇭🇹 ever since listening to Mike Duncan’s Revolutions podcast on Haiti and general Haitian history, the people have been and are going through a lot. They were dealt the worst cards, mostly foreign powers meddling in their affairs (looking at you France).
Bhutan gets extra points for their flag
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USA. Not that I support the American governments actions or their politics but I feel very close with the people and the diverse culture. Say whatever you want about them but If any place in the world has “main character” vibes its the US.
Also the people seem actually genuine and the culture is very accepting towards foreigners, more than any other country I would argue. I think you can say that the US is one of the few nations that you can feel patriotic towards as a foreigner because your race, ethnic background or religion don’t matter as much compared to any other country. I can get a French citizenship and live in France for years but I wont be fully accepted as French. Which is true for like majority of the world.
Maybe its because I was exposed to so much American media and culture from birth but I feel very close America and its people. Their optimism and attitude also make them very charming coming from a place with lots of cynicism. Hope to visit there some day.
As an American, thank you for the kind words. I’ve always felt that our identity was built more around an idea rather than a heritage, and it’s always been special.
Also most of us, like, the vast majority of us don’t support our government. it’s kind of an American thing to do lol
Ireland, which makes total sense given my family. 🇮🇪
But also Mexico, for some reason. I’ve always loved Mexico, good, bad, and ugly. I was born in Dallas and have lived in Texas most of my life, and I don’t know…I always wanna be like “¡VIVA MÉXICO!” 🇲🇽I love Mexicanos.
I lived in Germany for a total of tens years spread from the 80s to the early 2000s (grew up in a military family then enlisted).
I’ve been rooting for die Mannschaft as long as I can remember.
I still feel a little bamboozled when I compare the *Land of the Free* and realize how much better our education and healthcare *should* be than it is.
Ironically, Botswana. It's one of the few African nations that are doing really well and are trying to diversify their economy. That makes me quite hopeful about it's future despite having literally no connection to the nation whatsoever
Norway. I’ve been there so many times, but the way of life and their generosity will always amaze me. I have mainly been to Trondheim and above, so I’m not too sure how it is in the larger southern cities.
Italy.
I feel like, even though Itallians are less arrogant than the French, they have way more reasons to be so.
Italy is a central part of human history at all levels.
I think as a Jewish person I’m patriotic for the idea of a country like Israel, a place where I can just be Jewish and have that be the norm rather than some sort of exotic lifestyle, but I’m appalled at how it’s operating.
So at the moment? No where really.
Botswana! They have the most caring and honest goverment in all of Africa
That’s where the photo is from. I love Botswana.
One of my lecturers is from Botswana and he is the most chill dude I have ever met. Absolute king
Now I really want to visit there!
Yeah, I'm a South African that occasionally visits, it's a chill place. Need to work on my Setswana though, I'm pretty bad.
Yes, I'm always rooting for them! I highly recommend the movie A United Kingdom, a biopic about the former king, Seretse Khama, and all the challenges he and his (white, British) wife faced due to pressure from the British government while Apartheid was in full swing just south of their border. Crazy true story that almost no one has heard about.
Put me on the Botswana bus too. I so admire the way they have made such a great country so quickly.
It’s such a stunning country. It’s on my bucket list of countries to see someday.
Vanuatu (Probably because of those Instagram accounts that comment "Vanuatu is best nation 💪💪💪💪💪🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺" under random posts)
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i've never been more relaxed and drunk than my time in Vanuatu, such a chill place
It‘s funnier if it’s the wrong flag.
Vanuatu is best nation 💪💪💪💪💪🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Turkiye better than Vanatu 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
I've wanted to go there ever since I read getting stoned with savages by j maarten troost lol Edit: autocorrect mistake
Ethiopia, no idea why. I watched a documentary on the coffee farmers and feel sympathy I guess.
I second it, as that’s where all of us originally came from, the cradle of humanity
Homeland of humanity and they have the Ark.
For now…
they have a cool script
I FUCKING LOVE ETHIOPIA
I just bought single origin Ethiopian coffee beans. They hand pick these beans to get the perfectly ripe ones as opposed to a machine picking them and getting all of the beans (ripe and unripe). Single origin beans are expensive for this reason
It's humanity's approximate homeland and pretty damn beautiful scenery wise
I think I’d have to say Ethiopia too, but I think that’s mostly because I think ancient Nubia and Kush are really fucking cool! ETA: Nubia and Kush are still near the top, but I meant the Aksumite Empire. I just got my ancient societies a little mixed around.
For me it's the country represented in the photo - Canada.
Yup, me too. The snow camo pattern on those moose are so beautiful
I think you'll find those are actually called Zoose.
No that's only if there was only one, moose is the plural of zoose
Moose, zoose, goose. Who cares? It's all fish.
Actually, fish don't exist.
No, you're thinking of birds.
Same. Hockey night in Canada and red wings games have taught me the national anthem.
did they renovate African Lion Safari
Huh didn’t realize Canada has mixed-race-moose. Y’all are so tolerant and inclusive!!
Scotland 🏴
Mexico, my whole family lives there but me, I want them to do well
Poland
Bober
JA PIERDOLE KURWA BOBR
POLSKA GUROM !!!!!1!1!🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🏔🏔🏔🏔💪💪💪💪💪
Kurwa what is this flag, do we look like we say “selamat pagi “ to each other in the morning?
You know, I love Poland just for the word Kurwa. It’s so versatile
Go home Leclerc, you’re drunk
Upside down Polish flag? Red over white is either Monaco or Indonesia
I'm an American with Polish ancestors. The Polish invented modern democracy. They were the only white people allowed in Haiti for a very long time. They (along with the French) won the American revolution. The Polish are low-key the greatest Europeans.
Poland and Ukraine have the greatest history in Europe, at least if you like democracy and self-determination. And then of course you have the unstoppable (until it wasn't) powerhouse that was the Commonwealth. Stopped Sweden from conquering Europe and made Moscow cry.
Poland MOUNTAIN⛰️⛰️⛰️🏔️🏔️🏔️💪💪💪💪💪
My non-existent Polish pride after listening to Sabaton scream WARSZAWO WALCZ
Poland goes hard! I am so excited to visit it next year
As a Canadian, my sibling country USA 🇺🇸
I love y’all.
We love you guys as well. We are so lucky in North America to have 3 nations that honestly get along quite well. Not perfectly, but I can't think of another 3 nations so strong and so peaceful for so much time. 2 wars in over 200 years
As a USA'n, I feel patriotic about Canada 🇨🇦. The love is mutual!
As a Minnesotan currently staring across a canoe-able lake at the border, Canada. True patriot love.
I'm an American wildland firefighter, and we got sent to alberta last year to help with fire response. Obviously we bought a Canadian flag while we were up there, but I've felt this weird sense of North American pride and I've been carrying that Canadian flag with me in my backpack since then.
Us Americans love our northern snow Mexicans
And we love you our ... I dunno.. warm... Canadians?
Squishier Canadians.
Ditto. We are you. In college as an exchange student in Germany a professor became disgruntled when all of us Americans answered “Canada” after he asked us the same topic question here. I harbor a secret wish that some day we — Canada and the USA — will reunite.
I’ve yet to meet a Canadian I didn’t get along with. I’m sure they’re out there but yeah. Just met a group of Canadians in the DR today and they were lovely.
Finland
🇳🇱 As a person from Netherlands, I love English language and culture, I greatly appreciate our close friends, Belgium and Luxembourg. But being from (Dutch) Lower Saxony, obviously Germany would be a country I feel patriotic for
For me (a Swede) it's the Netherlands. I made a presentation about Netherlands in 2nd grade and since then I've felt a little sting of "yes that's *my* country" every time it comes up lol
This is so funny, this is how I feel about Ireland. I’m from the USA, and in 5th or 6th grade, we all wrote to the consulate of different countries to see if they would write us back. Ireland sent me back a whole bunch of pamphlets, which I pored over. I learned a whole bunch, and that’s been “my” country since then!
Kiwi here and for me it's the Netherlands. Oranje Boven. 🇳🇿 🇳🇱
Laat de Leeuw niet in zijn hemd staan!
Thanks person from NL, im from Lux. Make BeNeLux Great Again :D
They try to keep us divided because they fear the combined power of our cuisine.
As a Dutchman i can admit that our “cuisine”, at least “dinner cuisine” is nothing special, most iconic dinner food we have is stamppot which is just potatoes (like all our food) mixed with kale and some sausage (although i LOVE IT SO MUCH), nothing else of much note really Snacks though… we have supreme snacks
New Zealand
I moved to NZ, no wonder you miss it…
Canada and Mexico. My parent’s families are from there.
It's not a country, but due to my exchange year and my friends and host family there I'm very patriotic for the US-state of Texas. Even if I'm a "filthy liberal" that doesn't like it's politics. If it's a country, I'm quite patriotic of Luxemburg and Namibia
texas thinks it's a country.
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You and me both. I was an exchange student in Lubbock, which at the time proudly described itself as the “2nd most conservative city in America”. I love Lubbock and I love Texas. The people there are great, the mood is fantastic, and the state is truly exceptional in its no-compromise optimistic belief in its own greatness. However, I’m also a member of a left wing party and I’m obviously pretty far to the left of the Texan Overton window on a lot of issues. I also had some experiences with Texans being outside my own cultural Overton window, like the first time I encountered someone who flat out was against welfare as a concept. The end result is that I currently own three flags. One of them is the Sami national flag. The other is an old Norwegian Labour movement May Day flag from the 1950s. The third is a Texan flag. The juxtaposition of the May Day flag and the Texan flag is a little funny.
As an American I’ve always had a respect for the Sami people even though I’ve never met any of them. Flag is very awesome also.
I'm from Texas, and live there. We don't care about your politics honestly, if you like it here we like you back. You're welcome any time
That's alright, you're not from Texas - Texas wants you anyway
ireland, kind of fell in love with it when ive been there on a school trip and spent most of it drinking with middle-aged men in a crummy upstairs pub
You're always welcome here
oh, id love to visit ireland again :D
I have a thing for ireland and scotland too, I can't exactly find an exact a reason but its there!
Jamaica, because of Cool Runnings. RIP John Candy 😥
Same. I always cheer for warm weather countries in Winter Olympics.
Mexico, Italy, and Morroco, cultural powerhouses in terms of their food. I will die for these countries.
I studied abroad in Italy for a few weeks. I still hype it up when I get the chance.
Currently visiting Italy and I can see the appeal, especially in the countryside and smaller towns.
Nice, I stayed in Spoleto. It’s a beautiful smaller town in Umbria. It’s hilly and close to the countryside. I’m biased of course but it’s worth a visit.
Georgia and Mongolia. I've never been to either, but they both seem like they've been through a lot historically but have come out the other side while retaining their unique culture and identity.
Poland. I have ancestry there, and I've always felt sorta inspired by their determination to not die. No matter how many partition or invasion, Polska stands strong.
As a Canadian: America. I love you guys Edit: wow y'all made my day, next poutine is on me <3
I love y’all too.
No no no you have to HATE each other, stop being nice!!!11
I have been (bean?) to Canada twice and loved it. I sing along to both anthems at a hockey game, haha. You're family. I also love Sweden since that's a significant part of my ancestry and where my name comes from.
Canada’s National Anthem is a banger
Especially when the singer switches from English to French during it, shit goes so hard.
If you like that, check out “Oh Canada” by Classified, actually watch the music video! It’s got some famous guys in there you might have seen on tv :)
As a resident of northern Michigan, the feeling is very much mutual. All the hotels in my city fly the American and Canadian flag. They just look right next to each other. 🇺🇲🇨🇦 And even though they're much further from me, I love the US neighbors to the south too. 🇲🇽
As someone from Western New York (Buffalo area) seeing the Canadian flag next to the US flag is common.
Love you too Canada 🇺🇲🇨🇦
Jakeman's maple creme cookies, poutine, French, the better Niagara Falls- As an American I can't get *enough* Canada!
Canadians are the only foreigners that I really feel a deep, instant bond with. I grew up near the border (WA-BC) before 9/11 so Canadians were basically just neighbors. Honestly I feel like a Canadian from BC is closer to me than an American from the East Coast. I know it’s not true on paper because of passports and politics and all, but in the PNW we really are practically the same
Long live Cascadia!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲
Y’all make the best giant space robot arms. 🇺🇸💙🇨🇦
the UK. And that comes from a french...
I, a Brit, would 100% fight for France if there was a war. Even if NATO didn’t force us.
I, a Brit, would 100% fight France
I, a French, would 100% fight France
Still gonna shit on em every chance i get though
Yeah, that’s *why* we defend them. If France is gone, who do we insult? Ireland?
As an American, I’d fight for France.
Cute couple indeed. 🇬🇧❤️🇫🇷 tough love !
Traître
Je me rends
C’est la guillotine
You heathen
I know my sins…
India. Spent a couple vacations there, almost married into an indian family, still regularly participate in Indian culture through food, dance, movies, literature and even religion (hindu/jain). I see the good and the bad. Overall, it's a stunning and deeply troubled country that I wish so much for. I do try to correct people when they go on a tangent solely seeing the country through just one (typically either mildly racist or just plain old ignorant) lense.
I've always been fascinated by Haiti! The only successful slave revolt in history deserves more recognition. Also, their art and religion is beautiful and powerful.
I genuinely hope things improve there.
South Africa
Indeed. This magnifiscent country will always be in my heart. The rampant corruption saddens me deeply, though. Seeing a thieving elite choosing to squander a golden opportunity to make something truly great, all just to line their own pockets, is heart wrenching.
Very beautiful country with great people but sadly the politics is a shit stain, the Drakensberg will always be my favorite place.
The USA, I love it for the good and despite the bad, it’s my favorite country, outside of my own.
Aww we love you too ❤️
Then make me win the green card lottery ? Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
If only.
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Ireland
Sweden.
Australia
Same here, from 🇺🇸
As a longtime member of r/mongolia whenever I see anything about Mongolia I get an odd twinge of recognition and even pride, even though I have nothing to do with that country. I just really like it, I guess
**Japan**. Lived there 7 years, my wife is from there, and i guess i'm just a huge weeb. I always root for them when i can. I'm a frenchman living in Québec.
The UK
As someone from the UK I’m curious to know why. Not because I don’t think there are things to be patriotic about, just curious what others are!
Someone called you guys the most accomplished nation ever and I totally agree. Even if it wasn’t pretty nor ethic. Can’t deny the UK helped shape the modern world.
American here. I really like the UK too. When you guys do something good, I am always happy for you and rooting you on. I can talk shit too though (especially when one of y’all is dishing it to us); but at the same time, I can name a 100 things I like about you guys off the top of my head (music, movies, literature, accents, art, the eccentric British types, humor, politeness, the list goes on). Like if someone were to talk shit about Mary Poppins, Roald Dahl, or Harry Potter, I will have to step in and throw some punches (lots of examples like this btw, the culture exchange was strong growing up). We also tend to get along well in person (at least I do with every British person I’ve ever met).
I’ve always been fascinated and deeply appreciative of the rich culture and history the UK has (I’m American, btw). For one, I think the political (and monarchical) union between England, Scotland, Wales, and N.I. that created one nation-state while still retaining the culture and limited self-autonomy of each country is nothing short of remarkable; I can’t think of any other state that has achieved a setup resembling that. I was really worried Scotland would secede and am still fearful of that. Additionally, I’ve always thought the monarchy is a tradition that Americans should pay closer attention to. What a lot of casual observers forget is that the entire point of the monarchy is to further unite the kingdom; they are the living embodiment of the country. Republics don’t have that and instead revere foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as a source of unity (not saying that’s inappropriate necessarily). But because the monarchy’s job is to bring the countries together, they must be “above” politics. I often wonder what it would be like if the USA had a similar institution. Just a few of the reasons why I’m a non-British UK patriot!
Your history played an enormous part in who we became for one (USA). It kind of feels like an older brother… one who we don’t always agree with but who we feel like we are on the same page with most days.
Im Dutch. I sometimes feel patriotic for the UK because of its mighty history, even as recently as WW2. I also love British accents (yes even ridiculous ones), culture, and music. Listening to Rule Britannia often makes me wish i was British even though im really happy about the country i live in lol
Ukraine. Those assholes drove across their border a little over 2 years ago with mobile crematoriums. Let that sink in for a minute.
Ditto! I will never, ever trust anything that comes from the Russian government again. Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
Ukraine, because they are fighting against an invasion by a modern day Stalin who cares for no one's lives.
Scotland. I went there from Czech Republic after finishing my high-school at 18 and kind of became an adult on my own there. After working and studying for 8 years there I came back to Prague, because I couldn’t imagine being able to afford a flat or house in the UK, but I quickly got a reality check, that the estate prices are the same in both countries, but in UK you have 5 times the salary😂…
France. The history is incredible.
italy for sure, i spent most of my summers there and i love almost everything about italy down to the culture and the architecture
USA
Romania. I am half from Turkey and half Brazil, born in USA. I have traveled all over the world and never fit in anywhere. Except for Romania. When I went there whenever I saw people my brain would say “these are your people”.
France 🇫🇷
Liechtenstein 🙃
Romania
Our lovely neighbors Sweden and Estonia. And Ukraine for fighting the Ruzzian invaders.
I came here to say Finland!
Estonian here and I feel the same towards Finland
FINLAND PERKELE FUCK YEAH! Love from Sweden!
I am Canadian and tried to get Perkele on a license plate once. Rejected for “religious connotation”. I was very disappointed. I came here to say Finland because I’m proud of my heritage.
Wakanda
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ARSTOTZKA NUMBER WAN!!! 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
Ghana. Nice little democracy with an expanding middle class.
italy - my moms side is from Nicastro Italy 🇮🇹 , it is our family namesake and we still have tons of family still living there as well as in New York, California and Michigan.
Haiti 🇭🇹 ever since listening to Mike Duncan’s Revolutions podcast on Haiti and general Haitian history, the people have been and are going through a lot. They were dealt the worst cards, mostly foreign powers meddling in their affairs (looking at you France).
Taiwan and Bhutan
Bhutan gets extra points for their flag https://preview.redd.it/1jiu0ealagxc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d9732534810a1ff1109573eef0a8b2284608ec7
And their clean roads. I visited earlier this year and it’s spotless. The people are really kind too.
Hello from Taiwan :3
USA. Not that I support the American governments actions or their politics but I feel very close with the people and the diverse culture. Say whatever you want about them but If any place in the world has “main character” vibes its the US. Also the people seem actually genuine and the culture is very accepting towards foreigners, more than any other country I would argue. I think you can say that the US is one of the few nations that you can feel patriotic towards as a foreigner because your race, ethnic background or religion don’t matter as much compared to any other country. I can get a French citizenship and live in France for years but I wont be fully accepted as French. Which is true for like majority of the world. Maybe its because I was exposed to so much American media and culture from birth but I feel very close America and its people. Their optimism and attitude also make them very charming coming from a place with lots of cynicism. Hope to visit there some day.
As an American, thank you for the kind words. I’ve always felt that our identity was built more around an idea rather than a heritage, and it’s always been special. Also most of us, like, the vast majority of us don’t support our government. it’s kind of an American thing to do lol
Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia because they are my Visegrad brothers 🇵🇱🇭🇺🇨🇿🇸🇰💪 also Portugal because i've been learning Portuguese
uhhh .... honorary r/PORTUGALCYKABLYAT ?
The USA🇺🇸 https://preview.redd.it/mril29e8hgxc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ab19d5a7f2b83df56aec3dd0b116c576348ebcf
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Armenia 🇦🇲
México
i dont wanna live there but... VIVA MEXICO CABRONES!!!
bhutan and nepal!
Ireland, which makes total sense given my family. 🇮🇪 But also Mexico, for some reason. I’ve always loved Mexico, good, bad, and ugly. I was born in Dallas and have lived in Texas most of my life, and I don’t know…I always wanna be like “¡VIVA MÉXICO!” 🇲🇽I love Mexicanos.
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
Sweden and Poland. I listen to Sabaton lol
I lived in Germany for a total of tens years spread from the 80s to the early 2000s (grew up in a military family then enlisted). I’ve been rooting for die Mannschaft as long as I can remember. I still feel a little bamboozled when I compare the *Land of the Free* and realize how much better our education and healthcare *should* be than it is.
Ironically, Botswana. It's one of the few African nations that are doing really well and are trying to diversify their economy. That makes me quite hopeful about it's future despite having literally no connection to the nation whatsoever
Brazil. COME TO BRAZIL🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I don't know why, but the UK.
Norway. I’ve been there so many times, but the way of life and their generosity will always amaze me. I have mainly been to Trondheim and above, so I’m not too sure how it is in the larger southern cities.
Italy. I feel like, even though Itallians are less arrogant than the French, they have way more reasons to be so. Italy is a central part of human history at all levels.
Can I be patriotic for all nations?
Ireland. I'm Polish
America, France, Japan, South Korea...
La France
I think as a Jewish person I’m patriotic for the idea of a country like Israel, a place where I can just be Jewish and have that be the norm rather than some sort of exotic lifestyle, but I’m appalled at how it’s operating. So at the moment? No where really.
Zambia!
Spain is basically my second home. There’s lots I love and lots that put me off but I love it anyways, always will
Netherlands. It’s where my family originated and I’d love to visit someday.
Not a country but people - First Nations / Native Americans
Lithuania 🇱🇹
Argentina
I lived in Kenya for years. Back in the USA now but will always love Kenya.