What do you like/dislike about the country you were born in?

So, first tell us where you were born, for me, South Africa.

Like: Some parts are beautiful, love the nature.

Dislike:The crime, the corrupt Government and etc.

Canada.

Likes: The land, the climate (where I live anyway), the economy, peace, some of the people.

Dislikes: Plenty, but what comes to mind right now is that the people can be two-faced snobs while hiding behind a polite and "tolerant" exterior. A general overabundance of political-correctness. French labels.

I'm from the Netherlands.

Like: It's small. good climate. high living standard. Good health care.

Dislike: It used to be a very tolerant country towards pretty much anything, but that went down the drain in the past 10-15 years. High taxes.

Australia.

Like: Shrimp on the barby. The outback. Fosters beer. Down-under. A dingo ate my baby. G'day mate. Crocodile hunter. Vegemite.

Dislike: The stereotypes.

Sigh_han

;)

Philippines

Likes : The People

Dislikes : The People

Sweden

Like: Lots of beautiful girls, most people know there is a world outside of their own country (I just hate it when people have no idea of what's goin' on in the rest of the world).

Dislike: The cold, the precipitation and that everyone loves skiing.

Australia.

Like: Shrimp on the barby. The outback. Fosters beer. Down-under. A dingo ate my baby. G'day mate. Crocodile hunter. Vegemite.

Dislike: The stereotypes.

Sigh_han

Sweden

Like: Lots of beautiful girls, most people know there is a world outside of their own country (I just hate it when people have no idea of what's goin' on in the rest of the world).

Dislike: The cold, the precipitation and that everyone loves skiing.

Niner0

UAE

Like: Lifestyle, Tax free, low crime rate etc..

Dislike: Heat, Foreign workers make up 80% of the population etc..

USA

Like: A lot of great travel destinations... And its a super-power... Hellz Yeah... :P

Dislike: It pays too much attention to foreign matters.

Australia.

Like: Shrimp on the barby. The outback. Fosters beer. Down-under. A dingo ate my baby. G'day mate. Crocodile hunter. Vegemite.

Dislike: The stereotypes.

Australia.

Likes: good alcohol

Dislikes: The moronic government.....bunch of wankers :P

America.

Likes: Freedom of Choice, Freedom of Religion, etc.

Dislikes: Gays can't get married, Rednecks, You dun goof'd.

America:

Likes: Being a superpower (or the closest thing to a super power left in the world, you all know what I mean), having a decent economy, varied climate, gorgeous in some areas.

Dislikes: Politics, COnservatives, Too religious, the people, our "Police of the world" mentality and a lot of other stuff I can't think of right now.

Japan? I can't understand what most signs or people are saying. Gesturing seems to work though. :lol:

I like the cuisine the best and the people are generally very polite and friendly.

So, first tell us where you were born, for me, South Africa.

Like: Some parts are beautiful, love the nature.

Dislike:The crime, the corrupt Government and etc.

NiteLights

[QUOTE="EMOEVOLUTION"]a country is a geographical location as determined and constructed by human concepts. besides this, I think very little of any country.o0squishy0o

Hahaha.

I've been thinking that for awhile now. :P

England:

Pros: Seemed like a nice place about 10ish years ago. Top universities in the world prehaps? and thats about it.

Cons:

- The horrible amount of political correctness is strangling the country

- No identity anymore. The burker is british (recent statement made my an MP just shows what I mean)

- The never ending push for multiculturism is only based around money (the middle eastern money)

- Health and safety has distroyed what it is like to be a kid and hurt yourself. Not allowed to play conkers anymore....

- We have adopted the Americans sue everyone view if you fall over on a wet surface

- NHS is a big bag of balls

- The typical English person has become an excessive racist and benifit taker.

- Open doors for the forgien people to come and work for in some cases horribly unfair wages

- We pay out alot more to the EU than what gets returned to the "everyday" person.

- Being told you must be tolerant of other peoples views yet it is quite obviously biased.

- The whole east coast of the UK has back water people. Its almost like going back in time 10-15 years.

- Schooling is horrible and the educational system is just plain broken

- The English celebirty is one of who lives in Big Brother + Katie Price (Jordan) & Peter Andre are always in the news with their pathetic lives.

- The X-Factor

[QUOTE="EMOEVOLUTION"]a country is a geographical location as determined and constructed by human concepts. besides this, I think very little of any country.markop2003

England:
Pro:
- Reasonable economy

Con:
- Celebrity culture
- Reality TV
- Binge drinking
- Political correctness
- Idea that no one should be offended
- Idea that no one should injure themselves
- Fear mongering news, according to the news the streets are solely populated by pedophiles and murderers.
- We pay a lot more to the EU than we get back
- School system has a lot of problems like a curriculum which is physically impossible to teach in the time available and kids which are clearly disruptive are kept in ****(largely because the parents think they're little angels), the support system is complete BS (it's advantageous if you're behind to drop way behind so you get support), they don't attempt to stretch the higher kids
- A lot of idiotic parents around who don't seem to discipline or teach their kids anything
- Dental side of NHS is messed up as technically you're supposed to be able to get NHS dental but the places are incredibly rare
- Public transport outside London is pretty terrible
- Tendency to give people benefits they don't need

England

Like: Strong history, one of the powerhouses in sport, variety in weather.

Dislike:Industrial cities are dirty, 95% of population are muslim immagrants.

USA

Like- Opportunity,Great Universities,Entertainment Industry,Geographic Diversity, rich history,cool flag,cool national anthem, American Football,Basketball and our constitution.

Dislike- healthcare and public educational system (in some states) needs some work

USA

Likes: The fact that I can be excessive, GREAT food (I know many disagree), Multiculturalism, music

Dislikes: Excess, Celebrity culture can be ridiculous at times, Blowhards

I am from the US

I like pretty much everything about it

I dislike the government, and mainstream society (reality TV, etc.)

England

Likes; The music, art and cinema that come from my country, the city I live in.

Dislikes; Expensive and the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition.