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Originally Posted by MTVN

In what sense?

Patriotism is different in every country, based on their history, surely?

English/British history is based on purely on Empire and so English patriotism and pride is rooted in that, and therefore, the illusion of power and presence and "a place on the world stage(!!!)" tends to be a very important concept within English patriotism.

Smaller countries like Scotland / Ireland which have a very specific internal culture unrelated to global politics have a different sense of patriotism. There's a lot of self-deprication, humour, and "underdog" stuff in there that you don't get in England (because England thinks it's a big-boy, not an underdog).

To use another example: American patriotism finds its roots in the idea of being newer / better / and importantly, personal freedom, and a sense of self-sufficiency. Again there's no humour in their patriotism; it's firmly "we are THE best" probably more than any other country in the world. All of which of course stem from colonization and independence.

Russia, Israel and South Africa are other interesting ones, for examples of different / unique forms of patriotism...