This may come as a shock to Americans, who don't like to think of their country as an empire.

What do you think of my country so far?

We certainly cannot think of our country as an island economy unto itself.

This is largely because Poles think of their country as a martyr nation.

What did you think of your country when you came back to it again?

"Just close your eyes and think of your country."

Often, people will ask what you think of their country.

After that you think of your country, and another kind of shock sets in.

I am thinking particularly of my own country, Ireland.

When I am gone, think of your country.