20 Misconceptions You Have About Britain

12. London Is Always Foggy

Again, this was somewhat true about sixty or so years ago, thanks to excessive air pollution. Despite what 50's romantic movies set in London might suggest, our air is relatively clear and smog free here these days.

11. It's 'Lie-chester' And 'Edin-berg'

And it's definitely, definitely not Loo-guh-buh-roo-guh. It's clearly luffbrah!

10. Britain Is A Country

To break it down: Britain is an island, the United Kingdom is a sovereign state, and England is a country. Also, never get the countries mixed up. Referring to someone from Scotland as being English won't lead to a fast friendship.
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