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1. mindwok · 1789603159 · focus · HN ↗

   As an Australian, I have noticed a shift personally in feeling like I identify more with "European" culture, compared to 10 years ago I felt like we were the 51st state and I felt very close with the US.

   This seems to be shared by others, I remember reading there was a survey that asked Australians who they felt our closest international friend was. The US was the top answer for over a decade, having stolen the crown from the UK I think in the late 90s or something. Recently though, it switched to New Zealand.

   1. mynameisash · 1789604942 · focus · HN ↗

      I'm surprised - aren't AU & NZ super close culturally and aligned politically? I would have thought the US, CA, et al would be vying for a distant second.

      1. aussieguy1234 · 1789612140 · focus · HN ↗

         Australians and New Zelalanders don't need a visa to travel either way.

         In NZ, I approached the immigration desk with my American partner at the time, they stamped her passport with a visa but said to me I didn't need one.

         1. tripleee · 1789613991 · focus · HN ↗

            Not just travel. Australians can live, work and own real estate there last I checked

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