The country is considered the motherland of parliamentarism, a global empire in the 19th century, and ultimately a victorious power in World War II and a world power in the postwar era. There is the glitz and glamour of the monarchy, the gentleman's example, British humor and a pragmatism. But there is also the Brexit. The English Channel separates the country from the continent, and the island has always had a special role in Europe. The study is divided into history, Westminster democracy, autonomy of Wales and Scotland, the Northern Ireland conflict, the tax haven, school system, UK and Europe, UK in world politics and society in the UK.