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Introduction

Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The country stands bordered by England in the north, North Sea in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the north and west and the North Channel and Irish Sea in the southwest. The Scottish waters also include a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, which claim to be amongst the largest oil reserves in the European Union. The country is known for its ancient castles, beautiful lakes, soaring mountain peaks and historical monuments.

Country Information

·       Geographic Facts

Here are three geographic facts about Scotland:

1. Scotland has five million people.  These five million make up 8.5% of the U.K.’s   population.

2. Scotland has the landmass equivalent to the state of Maine.  This small land mass contains seven hundred and twenty islands and one hundred and twenty are inhabited.                  

3. Scotland was an independent country until 1603.  Scotland merged governments with England in 1707 to form The United Kingdom Great Britain.

·       3 “Serious” Facts

Here are three serious facts about Scotland

1.  Edinburgh is Europe’s fifth largest financial centre.  It is also the capitol of Scotland and was the first city in the world with its own fire brigade.                 

2.  Scotland is a major producer of wool and wool textiles.  Scottish waters contain some of Europe’s largest oil reserves.

3.  The Bank of Scotland is the oldest surviving bank in the U.K.  It was also the first bank in Europe to print its own banknotes.                   

·       3 “Fun” Facts