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Why is the British Museum so-called when most of its exhibits have nothing to do with Britain?

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Why is the British Museum so-called when most of its exhibits have nothing to do with Britain?

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It is located in Britain, it was paid for by British taxpayers and the primary beneficiaries are the British people. Also many of the exhibits were collected by British people in their travels, explorations, etc., around the world.