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  We asked the illustrator Andrzej Krauze to show in pictures some of the things that focus group participants said about the UK.

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Britain a world leader

Britain is a world leader just like America. (Nigeria)

Britain represents quality

For hi-tech, I'll go for US, whereas durable shoes and all that, I still prefer British, because they emphasise quality rather than innovation. (Singapore)

Britain chasing America

They are in the top five, but they still follow America about half or one step. (Thailand)

Britain a nation of tea drinkers

We see the English as being careful, meticulous, tidy people. They have their cup of tea every day at 5o'clock, they have their Queen ... and they are always drunk. (Italy)
Britain a foggy island

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Britain is the fog: a foggy island full of people. (Argentina)

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