SCOTLAND

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SCOTLAND

- is situated in the north of United Kingdom,

- it is surrounded by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean,

- Scotland shares

a border with,

England to the south,

- is a country.

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- the capital city is Edinburgh

- the largest city is Glassgow

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- the population in 2018 was 5 424 800

- the money used is called the pound

sterling (GBP; £)

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Languages

- the main language spoken in Scotland is English,

- Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages,

- the dialect of English spoken in Scotland is referred

to as Scottish English.

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- it’s symbol is thistle

- the patron is St. Andrew

- the emblem is The Royal Standard of Scotland

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Driving side: left

Calling code: +44……….

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- The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official

residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen.

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The University of St Andrews is the oldest of

the four ancient universities of Scotland

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Loch Ness - is a large, deep, freshwater loch extending for about

37 kilometres,

- is situated in the Scottish Highlands,

- known because of the Loch Ness Monster, also known

as "Nessie„.

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Bagpipe – it is a Scottish instrument.

Kilts – it is a traditional Scottish woolen

kneelenght skirt with a tartan or plaid

pattern. This skirt wear men.

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Most famous Scottish meals:

- Scotch pie: it is a small pie fill with meat

- Haggis: a food made from the organs of sheep and

oatmeal

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The most popular sports are: - rugby

- golf

- football

- curling

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Famous Scots

Inventors: - John Logie Baird – television

- Alexander Graham Bell – telephone

- Alexander Fleming - Penicilin

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Others: - Sean Connery – The original James Bond

- Sir Alex Ferguson – Manchester United

- Sir Artur Conan Doyle – Creator of Detective Sherlock

Holmes

- Dolly the sheep – the first clonned mammal