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Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjacent islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles.
World Heritage Sites in Scotland. The seven existing sites are mapped to the right and described in detail below. They are: St. Kilda. Edinburgh Old Town and New Town. The Heart of Neolithic Orkney. New Lanark. The Antonine Wall. The Forth Bridge.
Scotland has eight cities. Edinburgh is the capital city and Glasgow is the most populous. Scottish towns were granted burghs or royal burgh status by Scottish kings, including by David I of Scotland and William the Lion. City status has later been granted by royal charter and letters patent. Scotland has gained new cities since the year 2000 ...
The geography of Scotland is varied, from rural lowlands to unspoilt uplands, and from large cities to sparsely inhabited islands. Located in Northern Europe, Scotland comprises the northern part of the island of Great Britain as well as 790 surrounding islands encompassing the major archipelagos of the Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and the Inner and Outer Hebrides. [3]
105 True or False Questions. 1. An atom is the smallest particle. Answer: False – there are subatomic particles that are smaller. 2. Arachnophobia is the fear of bathing. Answer: False ...
Lists of places within Scottish local authorities. List of places in Aberdeen. List of places in Aberdeenshire. List of places in Angus. List of places in Argyll and Bute. List of places in Clackmannanshire. List of places in Dumfries and Galloway. List of places in Dundee. List of places in East Ayrshire.
Scotland has a referendum on national independence. Result is to remain part of the UK, by 55% to 45%. 2015 The Scottish National Party wins 4.7% of the popular vote in the UK General Election, securing 56 out of the 59 seats in Scotland out of 650 seats in total across the UK. 2022: 8 September
Scotland is: a country of the United Kingdom. Scotland was: an independent, sovereign country until 1707 when it formed a union with England. Population of Scotland: 5,436,600 (2022 census) Area of Scotland: 78 772 km 2 (30,414 square miles), approximately 32% of the area of the United Kingdom (UK) Places in Scotland. Atlas of Scotland.