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SCOTLAND. (THE UNITED KINGDOM). SCOTLAND INDEX 1. Number of inhabitants. 2. Geographical situation. 3. Main economic resources. 4. Government. 5. Culture. NUMBER OF INHABITANTS: In Scotland there are 5.116.900 inhabitants (65 inhabitants/km²) GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION:
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SCOTLAND (THE UNITED KINGDOM)
SCOTLAND • INDEX • 1. Number of inhabitants. • 2. Geographical situation. • 3. Main economic resources. • 4. Government. • 5. Culture.
NUMBER OF INHABITANTS: In Scotland there are 5.116.900 inhabitants (65 inhabitants/km²) GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION: Scotland is situated in the northern part of the Britain Islands, its surface is 78.772 km². Its coordinates are: 55º 57’ N 3’ 12’ W
MAIN ECONOMIC RESOURCES: • Its main economic resources are banking and finance, steel, oil, equipment for the transport, gas, whisky and tourism. • Edinburgh is the finance centre in Scotland, and the sixth most important finance centre in Europe. • Currency: Pound (£ )
GOVERNMENT: • Boss of state: Queen Elisabeth II • Prime minister: Alex Salmond • Political regime: Parliamentary democracy
CULTURE: • Religion: Some varieties of the Christian. There are Islam and Judaism too. • Typical food and drinks: The typical drinks are whisky and beer, and the typical foods are Scotch Broth and oaten porridge, but the national plate are Haggis. • Some important parties: The bonfire night, The Edinburgh’s festival, Inverness Highland Games, Mull Highland Games…
Some important parties: The bonfire night, The Edinburgh’s festival, Inverness Highland Games, Mull Highland Games… • Celebrities from Scotland: Alexander Bell (phone inventor), Sean Connery (actor)… • Typical sport: Football. The Scotland Cup is the oldest of the world.
Things of interest: The Ness Lake is a famous like because there is a legend: The legend of the Ness Lake’s monster (Nessie). The most important mountains are the mounts Grampianos. One of the typical instruments is de Scotch bagpipe (or the Highlands’ bagpipe). The name of the famous scotch skirt is kilt, made by wool. “Scotch skirt” is an offensive term for the Scottish.