These "Countries" Aren't Really Even Countries 

I genuinely like how you're both serious and just bullshitting at the same time in every video on this channel, its really uinique take on making videos that brings me a lot of joy.

Absolutely no touchy topics here 👀 definitely no reason for someone to leave a geopolitical essay in the comments...

I Live in Abu Dhabi, The United Arab emirates, and my father works in Dubai (so a 2 hour drive there everyday). During Covid, there were actually physical borders between the two emirates, because they had different Covid restrictions, so you needed a negative Covid test report to enter Abu Dhabi. It meant that my dad needed to take a covid test every 2 days in order to come back home. Each emirate even has their own brand of airline. Etihad for Abu Dhabi and Emirates for Dubai. Andrew, You're a mad genius.

Puerto Rico is another interesting one. They have their own Olympic team despite being American citizens, and a lot of people mistakenly label it as a country. Many Americans are shocked when they realize they can go there without a passport. Being in Old San Juan also feels extremely European and it’s trippy seeing everything conducted in Spanish despite being on U.S. soil.

In Canada, Quebec is considered by law to be a "distinct society existing within Canada"

Hi, I live in the UAE so I thought I could tell everyone that people in the UAE frequently (sometimes even daily) go from emirate to emirate, be it for work, family, or just hanging out. You can barely tell where one emirate ends and another starts. Besides, the people of the UAE share a common identity, leader, constitution, etc. Also, your pronunciation of Fujairah was not bad :)

1:41 This isn't exactly an accurate map of the UAE. The islands to the north of Abu Dhabi (Dalma, Sir Baniyas, and Abu Al Abyad) belongs to Abu Dhabi and should be yellow, and the Dubai exclave of Hatta to the south of Ras al-Khaimah isn't even the same color as Dubai. Heck, there should be a triangular point pointing towards the west next to Hatta because it's more than just an exclave of Dubai, the place next to it (Masfout) is an exclave of Ajman. And "je ne sais pas" means "I don't know" so you being like "What did I just say?" is actually quite fitting.

I love when you just completely go off "script" and just look around google maps and find interesting stuff. The more random facts the better :)

Isn't everything located between the Arctic and Antarctic ocean, except Antarctica?

I think an interesting point that makes US (or Switzerland or Brazil, etc.) states not countries is that, despite having different laws, taxes, police, the states don’t own the citizens, only the federation does. So if you don’t like Alabama laws you are free to move to Alaska and you’ll then live by Alaskan laws. You’ll vote in Alaska, you’ll pay taxes to Alaska, effective immediately, and Alabama cannot hold you back, nor can Alaska reject you

one place that came into my mind as i was brewing coffee (i drink it with milk btw) was the un's buffer zone in cyprus, like, if you commit a crime there, who's gonna arrest you, interpol? does it have any public services? it does hold some territory too, so perhaps it is more of a country than SMOM

*Ah yes, the Dutch side of Saint Martin is indeed the cool side...what better way to enjoy your vacation than to get blasted away by the engines of a big Boeing or Airbus just to land on some concrete and potentially die.*

Cool fact about Perm: the deadliest massive extinction happend is the end of Permian, called that after Perm

A day when toycat uploads is a good day

Guys I've been doing some research and I think we might be nerds. This is obviously a concerning revelation and I'm unsure how to proceed.

lmao bosnia is definetely not doing very well hahaha. If theres one thing they are doing right now, its not doing well. They are actually at a point of some of the greatest tensions politically and ethnically since the war since last year.

What about the constituents of the UK: Are England, Wales and Scotland each their own constituent countries? And if so what about Northern Ireland?

Funny story about UAE. I visited it back in march and I flew to DXB Dubai Airport but stayed over in Abu-Dhabi. It was such a mess to enter shops in Abu-Dhabi because they don't recognize the corona measures of Dubai vice versa. In Dubai I didn't even needed a corona test, in Abu-Dhabi I did. Abu-Dhabi uses the "Alhosn App" (Corona App) which has no meaning in Dubai. Its complicated stuff down there

There’s a pretty big ambassador of the sovereign order of Malta in the city center of Brasília, Brazil (and yeah, it’s not Malta, but the sovereign military order one)

When i started watching this video i though of the Order of Malta, it was a nice surprise to see it in video!

Everyone in perm has curly hair

2:19 I once saw this guy who was talking about countries that begin with D, and he said "Dubai" as an example. As if it's a country.

I think that if you are not recognized by bhutan you arent a country -bhutan, i guess

Australia isn’t a country, it’s a Continent... Except, it IS, a country...

Something amusing about Andrew saying "Croix" as "croy" lmao

My boy, Bosnia and Herzegovina is in a very peculiar state, there might be changes very soon, by that I mean a division of three ethnic territories

Saint-Barthélemy was Swedish colony from 1784 to 1878 Gustav III of Sweden thought it was agood idea of buying the island from the French. When the news reached turku (åbo in Swedish) they manged to mistranslate it between Swedish and finnish so they accidenlty said it was a big colony instead of a small island. So a few days later the leaders in turku was very suprised that a lot finns had turned up at the harbor in turku for deparure to the new colony. They had to clear things up for the people there.

Countries are really decided by military projection boundries. baja california is a perfect example.

I remember how people form another canton came to where I lived during the crisis because our canton was able to open more stores. In some cantons gyms were closed, in others open. It was all quite counter-intuitive from the pandemic point of view but that's what you get when you have different rules but no borders. How would you check every S-Bahn basically every few kilometer anyway. By the way in which Language do you abbreviate the cantons "Neuchâtel" with "HE" and "Glarus" with "OL"?

"Countries that aren't really even countries" _Fails to mention Quebec_

Best Kebab Luton is currently listed as "temporarily closed"

This is absolutely hilarious to watch but so enterntaining Keep it up

Christiania (Danmark) is a interesting "country" it's a partially autonomous region in Copenhagen, they got a flag, cout of arms, anthem, there own laws(sort of it's complicated) when your leaving Christiania there's a sign saying -you are now entering the EU, it's a beautiful place!

This video is almost bad enough to inspire me to re-upgrade to Singapore level, but I'm still upset about having been denied Patreon-level bad video benefits.

My man definitely has some unresolved beef with Best Kebab, Luton.

12:24 You said there are no parking spots here but there are, turn on satellite and you can see there are quite a few around the Fontana del Cortile del Belvedere dei Palazzi Vaticani, the Vatican City Train Station, and they even have an electric vehicle charging station above.

Actually, you have been to a quarter minus one. 49x4=196, 49-1=48.

Toycat trying to see how many wars he can start with one video

The Maldives should use all their cash to build a replica of the Burj Khalifa on one of their islands. Then even if sea levels rise 70 meters [200 feet] they'll still be above water and just assign every citizens an apartment in the building.

i havent watched it yet but i would say the least country like country is northern cyprus as the only other country to recognise it as a country is Turkey

I recognise 'Best Kebab' to be a fully sovereign country, independent from Luton and the UK

Am from the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 and i can conform this, there are 8 governments in this country and one of them called the union government that does everything out side the country or mega projects in the country it sulf or controlling ministries, but the rest of the seven governments are doing things on their own without interfering with the other like Dubai government cant build anything in Sharjah without the Sharjahs government approval, soo when you walk from Sharjah to fujerah let’s say you will notice the difference, and there are other things too but I don’t have much time to talk about it but in the end of day all governments are working together for one thing is to improve this country

Judging by the borders of Best Kebab I think it could classify as a US state

At 3:59 when he was speaking german the phrase "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" he is calling himself a jelly donut as that is a name of a donut lol

i will say the "republics in a trench coat" narrative seems to lessen with time. I'm 21 and grew up in the states and it mostly just feels like a single country rather than a collection of states. I'm sure it felt more that way at the beginning of the 20th century but nowadays the divides between states are razor thin and most big issues exist across all lines and we don't think on a state-by-state basis unless we're specifically talking about local elections or local issues. (and not enough americans even pay attention to non-federal elections)

0:43 Woo!! Luton gets a mention!

22:50 Yes, the Manchester Airport Pub!!!!!! Amazing place. The beer garden has an electronic departure and arrival board so you know what planes are coming. Also, it's the only pub I know with a pay and display car park for all the plane spotters who go there without eating or drinking

If you don't own any territory you can't be attacked ;) Modern problems require modern solutions!

Georgia is the least countrious country. Is this a country, a state or an island btw?

Plot twist: the Maldives has already sunk but they don't want to tell anyone.

4:02 grazzi! Pizza please

lol thanks for pointing out Luton probably best 5 seconds of fame we'll get all year

*Military Malta* actually does have some Territory! It's Capitol/HQ has Extra-Territorial Status in *Italy.* It's as soverign as an Embassy!

Should have taken Gotland, it's like 10x larger than Malta.

I was having a real shit day. Thank you for a little respite from it all.

Hi Bosnian here, first of all, you got some things wrong and that is perfectly understandable, the country is really confusing but allow me to correct you. The name of the official country is just Bosnia and Herzegovina. It comprises 3 parts, 2 called entities: Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one city district called Brčko (I imagine it would be spelt Brchko in English). The Federation (51% of the land, non-red on your map) is divided into 10 cantons. There are some forms of governments on all levels and they all do have some degree of autonomy. Some other "fun" facts: We have 3 major ethnic groups (Bosniaks usually Muslim, Serbs usually Eastern Orthodox and Croats who are mostly Catholic) We have 3 presidents, one from each ethnic group. It's pretty much always the nationalist right-wing parties on all 3 sides. Only in the Federation of BiH, there are more than 160 ministers of some kind. Think of them as senators in the US, for 300+ million people there are 100 senators, for like 60% of our 3.5 mils there are 165 of them, and on top of that, the whole country is also divided into local municipalities. Due to the fact of how our presidential system works it means no one from the minorities in the country can even be a candidate unless they officially change their ethnicity The registered unemployment rate is 40%. We have the highest rate of people living abroad in the world, 33% were the last official numbers in UN like 10 or more years ago, now its around 50%. Between 100k and 200k people, usually up to 35 years old, move abroad every year, mostly looking for first world countries like Germany and Sweeden. Personal opinion: There is still a lot of nationalism that prevents cooperation between the ethnicities (unless there's money syphoning involved). Due to having so many layers, it can get really awkward between the elected parties on different levels and the coalitions. The country barely works, partially due to the ridiculous amount of functionaries and politicians we have and 99% of them are incredibly greedy and more often than not also corrupt. We spend millions on paying for their cars, secretary, personal drivers, security, etc. While it's all being paid by the taxpayer's whose average wage is 500 euros but now with covid inflation a KG of chicken costs like 10 euros.

Hey, we aren’t all lobsters, some of us are clams

Ibx2cat- the only youtubers outro worth watching

21:11 so real I appreciate that and the quality should remain as it is now dont mąkę it any better

SMHOSJOJORAOM should be given Castel Sant'Angelo as territory, get the back on the map.

So how can I get citizenship in Best Kebabia?

I don't know why but I thought that we would start talking about the complete caos of a system that we have right here in Spain, it causes pain just from mentioning it (pun intended). Every autonomous community has its own "president", and that's specially the case in places like Euzkadi or Catalunya.

If there is a map of what country uses states (US), provinces (Canada), prefectures (Japan), etc.

3:53 top 1 reason why i love toycat

Very similar title confused me from that other video 10 days ago

THIS is the nerdy shit that I crave and love. Easy subscribe. I can't wait to raid your videos.

During most of 2021 you needed a covid test and vaccine to enter abu dhabi but neither was required for Dubai. Even when traveling between the emirates. It was like border police at an non existent border.

Finally. Somebody says that Dubai is not a country. These people who are saying that Dubai is its own country should really go to Geography Class and learn that its a Emirate instead of a Country

Imagine ibx2cat creating his own country

love these videos about geography and the world and stuff

3:58 'Ich bin ein Berliner' translates to 'I am a donut'. Lmao

Reason Malta never attempted to expand: It was a crusader state of doctors that was wiped out by the ottomans in the early 1500’s. Aragon ruled the island of Malta at this time & was in personal union with Castile (these 2 merging created modern day Spain). The pope of the time was from Castile & the knights of St Johns we’re back in Rome after the seizure of Rhodes by the ottomans. Only 8 years later the pope decided to grant Malta to the military order. However, the papal state decided to lease the land for basically $1 a year So the military order of Malta doesn’t technically own Malta lol Occupied by napoleon & have never attempted to be recognized in a massive scale since then

Sealand - look at the history.

I just came back from visiting Bosnia today. Can't say anything about their political situation but it was a really nice place to visit. It was beautiful and people were really friendly, also the euro goes a long way

I feel like this could sparkle viooemt debates about some not fully recognized nations

I'm also not a country.

Petition for best kebab to be a recognized country

Best Kebab can be a the 5th non-real country within the country of the UK.

Pov you have a worthless coastline

I have no idea what his main channel is

20:31 fun fact: the airport code for Perm is PEE

what about Sealand ?

Ayeee he showed my current home. Shoutout from Oahu.

I cant believe this channel I used to watch now is interested in something I am too

More videos like This and in general just More videos pls, Mr Cat

in arabic an emirate is a princedom and an amir (or emir) is a prince; meaning UAE actually translates to 'The United Arab Princedoms'

@9:50 which is ironic since unlike greenland curacou is an independent nation under a crown

As an Emirati that is true, I am in Dubai too, I have spoken to many Americans who aren’t even in the country and they are shocked that my nationality is “dubaiian” people will learn, it’s fine, you pronounced fujairah incorrectly

I just learned you had a better channel

my man really starting an episode with roasting a local kebab bar

I am officially a Best Kebab Luton nationalist.

I didn’t know I was somewhat lobster

You can just sit at the airport pub and watch the planes land. It’s easy to get to from the tram stop as well i believe

You forgot Volanca!

Recognition of the SMOM as a sovereign entity is very strongly tied to the reformation of the church, so you can thank Henry VIII for divorcing us from not only Catherine of Aragon but also the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

The Maldives can perhaps become a cleanfill tip for a while if they sink.

Didn't drew do this? Still a good video idea 👌🏻

5:19 As a New Englander, I can confirm that this describes us perfectly.

I live in dubai and the way I describe the emeriates to non UAE people is they are basically states, just like the US has 50 states which are basically "countries", the 7 emerites are different but also united under the UAE government

Suprised that you havent talked about TRoNC. Its only recognised by 2 countries, occupies 30% of Cyprus and you have to show passports if you want to cross the border.