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2012 is GREAT Britain

We like to think Britain's known as a place of tolerance, but also as a place of passion and energy with a great sense of fun. 

A place where a tradition of independent-mindedness and free thinking fuels a remarkable dynamism and creativity.

But what do others think of us?

We've spoken to some of the many visitors from other countries who have found in the UK a place to study, a place to work or a place of refuge. We asked them to speak about their experiences of the UK. The resulting series of films gives a range of perspectives.


   

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London 2012: latest news

  • Olympic flame handed to London in Greece
    17 May 2012, 13:23 GMT
    Today the Olympic Flame will be handed to London for the third time since the birth of the Olympic Games. Its journey to the UK and the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 will begin.
  • 1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition
    15 May 2012, 14:06 GMT
    The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.
  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame
    10 May 2012, 09:02 GMT
    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.