Why do people in the UK often pretend they're not in Europe?

[Rainbird]

Kantor said:

gurglesletch said:

KylieDog said:
Because we ruled half the world.

The americas ended that parade back in the 1700's.

Just to add to Kantor's very informative post, this is current day, and the colored countries represent the Commonwealth (I assume), meaning the countries that still have ties to the British throne and/or government in some way.