Burnley, United Kingdom

Capital City

With a population of just 82,002, Burnley is a small town in northern England that may prove an underwhelming choice for many would-be expats. While the town boasts a rich industrial heritage and claims the title of 'Most Enterprising Area in the UK', the reality is a place struggling to recover from the decline of its traditional manufacturing base. Bureaucratic headaches abound, with the town's ten mosques and 17 listed religious buildings suggesting a complex web of regulations. And the notoriously damp, cool climate - Burnley is believed to be the first place in the UK to record regular rainfall measurements - is hardly a draw. Only those drawn to Burnley's industrial roots and willing to brave its persistent challenges may find this town a suitable fit.