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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samuel Osborne, Harry Cockburn

How to leave the United States and move to another country if Donald Trump becomes President

It is increasingly looking as though Donald Trump will win the US election become the 45th president of the United States

Mr Trump out-performed all the polls, confounded media expectations and will could now control his country's nuclear arsenal.

For many, now is looking like a good time to flee the Land of the Free. Here's how to leave the United States.

Go to Canada

One poll found 28 per cent of Americans considered leaving the US for good to go to "a country such as Canada" if Mr Trump is elected.

Canada's immigration site stopped working overnight supposedly as a result of so many people searching for how to move to the country.

Go to Mexico

The Mexican peso plunged as Ms Clinton foundered in the results, so on the plus side, living in Mexico could be cheaper for would-be refugees.

But Mr Trump has promised to build a “beautiful wall” across the border, ostensibly to stop “bad hombres” from coming to the US from Mexico, so any bid to flee America must take this into account.

Head to Europe

Americans could head to Britain, where half of the country is wallowing in the wake of the vote to leave the EU. 

Alternatively, they could head to other European countries, but should avoid Russia - Mr Trump has said he would get on "very well" with President Vladimir Putin.

Relocate to Australia

Australia is the only country in the world to have received more American migrants than the US has accepted from it.

For many, the Land Down Under represents a place with a similar culture to the US, but with the bonus of being free from Mr Trump.

Leave by boat

America is surrounded by beautiful sea, millions of square miles free of Mr Trump and his supporters. Just set sail in any direction and hope for the best.

Escape by air

Hop on an aeroplane to anywhere to escape. They are perhaps the fastest exit route from the country. 

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