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Which country would you pick to live in? Such as if you live in the UK, what country besides the UK would you want to live? And no, there will not be a poll, too many countries in the world and only 10 poll slots.

Toss up between UK and Japan.

Tahiti

Belgium or Germany, perhaps Australia.

the Netherlands, i would only have to move a few km.
other than that, probably a scandinavian country, or a south-european one. New zealand looks nice too, and cannada might cool too.

Lilliput. I'd be HUGE! :D

I don't live in my native country, I live in Australia. While this was my father's nation, I consider myself American.

Germany, obviously. I'd still be on cycling distance from friends/school/parties/the gym. Germany won't require me to adapt too much (France would frustrate the shit out of me). like a tenth of the border villages consist out of Dutch anyway. The landscape (at least the Geman area bordering my community) is equally boring though.

How about I declare my home an independant country and stay here?

Hmm. Canada I guess.

the Netherlands, i would only have to move a few km.
other than that, probably a scandinavian country, or a south-european one. New zealand looks nice too, and cannada might cool too.
Let's swap places.:p

I think maybe Italy - a little sunny Mediterranean climate in my golden years would not be a bad thing. Or the UK, but only in summer when it's light until 10:00 PM.

I'd drive 35 miles south and live in the Republic.

New Zealand, or possibly the UK, failing that, Australia.

Rep. Ireland or perhaps somewhere in the Commonwealth that's not Québec.

I think maybe Italy - a little sunny Mediterranean climate in my golden years would not be a bad thing. Or the UK, but only in summer when it's light until 10:00 PM.

Funny, I don't see anyone wanting Malta, or the Cayman Islands.

I have dibs on Tahiti.

Thailand. I plan on moving there one day. The whole saving for retirement and learning to fly keeps getting in the way. Maybe I'll retire there.

I have good impressions of the scandinavian countries (I don't really have a particular favourite), and also of New Zealand.

Canada probably.

I'd be interested in hearing where Soviestan would choose to live... ;)

i'd pick new zealand or cyprus. probably new zealand cuz i'm lazy and not a natural linguist.

I'd say either Ireland, Italy, or anywhere as far from the UK as humanly possible.

Japan or Germany probably, though one of the many wee islands in the Carribean sound very nice.

Japan or Germany probably, though one of the many wee islands in the Carribean sound very nice.

Shall I put you down for Barbados?

The Kingdom in the rings of Saturn. Cookies for anyone who gets that reference.

ô, Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux...

Well, until Québec becomes its own country, anyway.

Since I can't pick Canada... I'd go with either Ireland or Australia.

Italy, Greece, or Crete, but if the EU become anymore socialized, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bhutan or Singapore.

Actually forget all the others. Either Crete or Bhutan. I'm sick and tired of being worried about politics and economics and all that. Just give me somewhere that I can be happy and enjoy good cuisine and holistic culture.

I'd have to look into it very carefully - each nation could have a law I don't know about that would break the deal.

Easy. New Zealand.

If I had to leave Germany (why would I?) I'd probably go to the Netherlands, Ireland, or France.

canada or aruba.

canada is the better choice but its so damned cold!

Malta! Nice place, hot and an ex UK colony (My map was really old).

Malta!... a UK colony.

That will come as a shock to the Maltese I'm sure.

Switzerland

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

Which country would you pick to live in? Such as if you live in the UK, what country besides the UK would you want to live? And no, there will not be a poll, too many countries in the world and only 10 poll slots.Any country that will not likely be plagued by Evangelicals within my lifetime, maybe China, or Bahrain.

Canada, Japan, or New Zealand.

Tahiti

Not a country.

There's no place like home :)

Probably Viet Nam, since my prospective g.f. lives there.

Probably Viet Nam, since my prospective g.f. lives there.

YOU GOT A GIRL-FRIEND IN VIETNAM???

ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME

ME SO HOORRRRNY

I'd say either Ireland, Italy, or anywhere as far from the UK as humanly possible.
Forgetting, perhaps, Australia? New Zealand?

Which country would you pick to live in? Such as if you live in the UK, what country besides the UK would you want to live? And no, there will not be a poll, too many countries in the world and only 10 poll slots.

I grew up in Germany and Austria, lived in Canada and am now living in Ireland. Nonw of these countries belong to me.

YOU GOT A GIRL-FRIEND IN VIETNAM???

ME LOVE YOU LONG TIME

ME SO HOORRRRNY

Is there a Korean version of that?

Argentina, probably.

Cuba probably.

Shall I put you down for Barbados?

Ooh, I want Martinique! :D

That, Canada, or Germany.

UK, Japan or Sweden

Sweden

Reconsider.

Canada, if only for Tim Horton's and poutine.

Which country would you pick to live in? Such as if you live in the UK, what country besides the UK would you want to live? And no, there will not be a poll, too many countries in the world and only 10 poll slots.

Canada.

Maybe some Nordic country- even though it's damn near impossible to immigrate without marrying someone, through a company based there, or having some uber awesome career skill that's in demand...

Germany or the Netherlands also sounds nice.

But since the US fails at second language education, Ireland looks pretty cool too (not sure if I want North or South).

Which country would you pick to live in? Such as if you live in the UK, what country besides the UK would you want to live? And no, there will not be a poll, too many countries in the world and only 10 poll slots.


Norway, Finland....Iceland.

Cuba, Brazil, Sri Lanka or Turkey.

France, maybe.

Cuba, Brazil, Sri Lanka or Turkey.
You have a TG. :)

Ireland, probably. Maybe Australia. Maybe.

Canada or Ireland. Though that'd get boring too, and then I'd want to move again.

I've always liked the look of New Zealand.

A place where I could get a job and cycle my bike. Like Denmark.

Japan. At least the crime rate isn't high there and I don't have to worry about some fucking youth being all god almighty everywhere and thinking the world is his.

Ireland, New Zealand, or France (specifically by Nice)

Why does everybody love Ireland? I'm not implying that they shouldn't, I just want to know why.

I guess maybe Malta if only because I know some people who live and have lived there (I’ll show them complaining about a country!:p)

Though I’ve always wanted to live in Berlin

Why does everybody love Ireland? I'm not implying that they shouldn't, I just want to know why.

excuse to drink and say “ha England look how well where doing”

If it were on a permanent basis, I'd probably move to Australia. It's kinda like an upside down Canada with more asians and less french. 2nd choice would probably be Switzerland, or at least a country that functions like Switzerland.

Honourable nods to Japan. I'd totally live there, but I think I'd miss home after a while.

Canada, UK, Germany. One of those.

Sweden, Czech Republic, or Canada.

Why does everybody love Ireland? I'm not implying that they shouldn't, I just want to know why.
Because it's one of the most globalised and metropolitan countries around. You're likely to meet people from everywhere in the world.

The economy is going splendidly, so there's lots of money to be made.

There's pubs, bars, operas and other cultural stuff to enjoy.

The climate is pretty close to what I personally would call ideal.

I like the sound of Irish.

The only thing I can think of that speaks against it is that I'm not a huge fan of pale redhead girls, but as I said, it's a very international place now...

Jamaica, baby. Good people, better culture, wonderful music, and beautiful beaches.

Because it's one of the most globalised and metropolitan countries around. You're likely to meet people from everywhere in the world.

The economy is going splendidly, so there's lots of money to be made.

There's pubs, bars, operas and other cultural stuff to enjoy.

The climate is pretty close to what I personally would call ideal.

I like the sound of Irish.

The only thing I can think of that speaks against it is that I'm not a huge fan of pale redhead girls, but as I said, it's a very international place now...

I like em just fine. You've made a convincing argument for Ireland.

Denmark. I like Denmark, it's cool.

Jamaica, baby. Good people, better culture, wonderful music, and beautiful beaches.

and unfortunately utterly impoverished. you won't find much there outside the tourist enclaves (many of which own the beaches so i guess you won't mind).

I like em just fine. You've made a convincing argument for Ireland.

not every girl in ireland is pale and redheaded. in fact most of the readheads i know are english, even though i live in scotland. which is kind of odd now i think of it. i think about 10% of the irish population is supposed to be ginger, 13% for scotland.

not every girl in ireland is pale and redheaded. in fact most of the readheads i know are english, even though i live in scotland. which is kind of odd now i think of it. i think about 10% of the irish population is supposed to be ginger, 13% for scotland.

Yeah, most Irish are darker haired aren't they? He still sold me on ireland. But I'm an easy mark, so.. 'meh'.

excuse to drink and say “ha England look how well where doing”

Meh. The UK has plenty of drinking. As for the latter, the Irish may think there is some big rivalry, but I don't think typical English people really care how they're doing.

Yeah, most Irish are darker haired aren't they? He still sold me on ireland. But I'm an easy mark, so.. 'meh'.

heh, well the irish have the sexiest accent ever, even beat the french, so they win anyway. anyone speaks to me in an irish accent i just melt (preferably southern irish, like cork area, but i'm really not fussy).

Mediterranean Europe, partly because of the culture, but mainly because of the climate. The most likely choice would be Malta, because they have English as an official language.

The climate is pretty close to what I personally would call ideal.


Exactly. Just don't visit between October-May and you'll avoid most of the rainy season.

The United States.

(I live in Canada)

Exactly. Just don't visit between October-May and you'll avoid most of the rainy season.
Dude, after five years in a place that will soon be on Level 5 water restrictions, I think I might just survive the rain.

Russia
Ukraine
Mongolia
UK
Russia
Canada
France
Haiti
Russia
Cuba

Canada or Japan, until I could learn more languages. Or New Zealand, maybe.

Sealand or Canada.

The Green Zone.

Palm trees, burka-clad women, nice warm climate...what's not to love?

Because it's one of the most globalised and metropolitan countries around. You're likely to meet people from everywhere in the world.

The economy is going splendidly, so there's lots of money to be made.

There's pubs, bars, operas and other cultural stuff to enjoy.

The climate is pretty close to what I personally would call ideal.

I like the sound of Irish.

The only thing I can think of that speaks against it is that I'm not a huge fan of pale redhead girls, but as I said, it's a very international place now...
whoah. Weird coincidence here:
The pale redhead girl association of Ireland took a vote recently and it came out that they're not big fans of you either.

Seeing as I don't own a country I guess I can stick with the majority and say New Zealand as well.

UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada - just because we speak something approximating the same language.

I'm italian. I'd choose between Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic and France. (I wouldn't even have to readjust the clock)

Iceland or Russia as they have hot woman

Usa.

My location should answer the OP.

The pale redhead girl association of Ireland took a vote recently and it came out that they're not big fans of you either.
I demand a recount! It was clearly a dud vote, they must have colluded with all the other girl associations out there. :p

How about South Africa. I believe that there is a lot to see there in terms of wildlife and game reserves, and I also believe that companies there are short of skilled employees, so that it would be easy for an educated person to find work. I heard its got quite a problem with violence though, with rates of murder, rape and highjackings being among the highest in the world.

Pakistan or Ireland

cameroi feels that we don't know honestly and objectively, nor could we without spending a couple of years there, about any country to pick one.

we have a list though, of those there are things about, or which we are of the understanding there are things about, we find attractive to us.
it is a somewhat ecclectic list, and yet perhapse some slight pattern might be discernable.

nepal
japan
new zealand
france
canada
switzerland
possibly even hugo chavez' venezualla
finland
sweeden
netherlands

(in no particular order)

essential features being mountains, ('narrow gauge')trains, mostly forested, non-christo/islamic/judaic, nongratuitously pseudoconventional.

obviously no single nation on earth meets all of our criteria.
nor is this short list all of them.

yet each of the countries named has features we feel redeaming, perhapse sufficiently so, dispite this handicap.

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Canada or France.