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S c o t l a n d

S c o t l a n d. B y K o b e C h r i s t i e w w w . M a p s o f t h e w o r l d . c o m. Map of country Map of country in continent. This is the Scotland flag. Microsoft clip art. Government. Type of Government- Monarchy Monarch- Queen Elizabeth II

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S c o t l a n d

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  1. Scotland By Kobe Christie www.Mapsoftheworld.com

  2. Map of country Map of country in continent

  3. This is the Scotland flag Microsoft clip art

  4. Government • Type of Government- Monarchy • Monarch- Queen Elizabeth II • Minister- Alex Salmon www.factmonster.com

  5. Social Structure • Population 2013- 5 327 000 • Languages- English, Scottish, Gaelic • Life expectancy- Boys- 76 Years old - Girls- 80 Years old www.Factmonster.com

  6. Hemispheres • Scotland is in the Northern and the Western hemispheres www.factmonster.com

  7. Religions • Roman, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist. Microsoft clip art www.factmonster.com

  8. Climate • Winter maximum averaging- 5°C to 7.7°C (41.0°F to 45.9°F) • Summer maximum averaging- 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) Microsoft clip art www.factmonster.com

  9. Economy • Major industries- Shipbuilding and engineering • Currency- Pound Sterling Microsoft clip art www.factmonster.com

  10. Natural resources • Natural resources- North sea oil and gas, coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable Microsoft clip art www.factmonster.com

  11. Capital city and major cities • Capital city- Edinburgh • Major cities Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness. • Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. Area- 175.5 Km Sq Population- 595 080 www.factmonster.com

  12. Area in km2 • Area- 78 787 km sq www.factmonster.com

  13. History The Scots are a Celtic tribe from Ireland that migrated to the west coast of Scotland. Kenneth McAlpin was the king of the Scots in 843. Kenneth McAlpin united the Scots and the Pictish tribes under one kingdom called DalRiada. www.encyclopedia.com

  14. Longitude and latitude • Latitude- 55.95°N- 58.75°N • Longitude-6.95°W- 2.25°W www.mapsoftheworld.com

  15. Plate • Scotland is on the Eurasian plate www.mapsoftheworld.com

  16. Landforms • The northern highlands are generally mountainous. • The central lowlands is a valley formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. • The southern highlands is a hilly area with wide, green valleys. • There are numerous bodies of freshwater. The Tweed and Clyde are the largest rivers. www.factmonster.com

  17. Nearest oceans and other countries Oceans and seasCountries -Atlantic ocean- West -England -North sea- East -Irish sea- South www.mapsoftheworld.com

  18. Natural Hazards • Small floods and small tornadoes. www.encyclopedia.com

  19. Environmental issues • I could not find any environmental issues in Scotland.

  20. Education • I couldn’t find much about the education in Scotland just that 99% girls and 99% boys go to school. www.encyclopedia.com

  21. Interesting Facts Did you know? Did you know? Scotland has 790 Scotland is known as islands, 130 are “Alba” in Gaelic. inhabited! Did you know? England and Scotland have shared a monarch since 1603!

  22. Interesting Facts Did you know? Did you know? Scotland’s motto is Scotland has over “In my defense, God me 300 railway stations. Defend”

  23. Bibliography • www.factmonster.com • www.mapsoftheworld.com • www.encyclopedia.com • www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

  24. Thank you, I hope you liked learning about Scotland!

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