10 Ways Game Of Thrones Is Basically Modern-Day Britain

6. Relations With Europe Are Tense

Forgetting about the turmoil that's enveloping Great Britain itself, the country's relations with Europe are shaky at best at the minute, with those in power spending more money than they have at their disposal. Transfer that to Westeros and King Robert left a huge budget deficit after blasting it all on tourneys, wine and women. The crown owes a huge amount of money to the mysterious Iron Bank of Braavos, a debt that may never be paid off, similar to the situation Britain finds itself in, owing huge amounts to various nations and the shady World Bank. You could also say the raiding, sea-faring Iron Islands resemble the Vikings of Scandinavia, the dry arid Dorne has a very Spanish feel to it, the mountainous Vale complete with rich farming valleys links to the Alps, while further afield, Meereen's pyramids, old gods and traditions, desert landscape and ancient slave culture all point towards Egypt.