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Scotland

Scotland. Geography. Small Country ~ 274 miles long Approximately the size of South Carolina Occupies northern third of the islands of Great Britain. Capital: Edinburgh Largest City: Glasgow Population: 5,168,500. Flags. Flower. Thistle. St. Andrews Cross. Climate.

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Scotland

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  1. Scotland

  2. Geography Small Country ~ 274 miles long Approximately the size of South Carolina Occupies northern third of the islands of Great Britain • Capital: • Edinburgh • Largest City: • Glasgow • Population: • 5,168,500

  3. Flags Flower Thistle St. Andrews Cross Climate Average Summer Temp. 66 F Average Winter Temp. 45 F Average Days of Rainfall - 265 Lion Rampant

  4. Languages • English is predominate language spoken • Dialect varies from town to town • Gaelic is the traditional language that many Scots are trying to keep alive. http://youtu.be/0u8fO_qsGSU

  5. Fun Cultural Tidbits EileanDonan Castle Pipers Loch Ness Monster Scottish Roundabout Hot Spot for Underage Marriages Highland Cows

  6. Braveheart William Wallace

  7. Red Hot Chilli Pipers http://youtu.be/XtMeZm1a3NQ

  8. Celebrated Heritage http://youtu.be/f4T4I9DRGok

  9. Famous Scottish Inventors John Logie Baird Television Sir Alexander Fleming Penicillin Alexander G. Bell Telephone Kirkpatrick MacMillan Bicycle John Boyd Dunlop Modern Tire

  10. Robert Burns Cottage built by his father in Alloway, Ayrshire - 1757 Famous Poet 1759-1796 http://youtu.be/wuezyCvfu5I http://youtu.be/XdzP0rwXdm8

  11. Highland Dancers http://youtu.be/5dVP8AKw4So

  12. Highland Games Tossing the Cabor Scottish Influence in Florida Highland Games in Dunedin, FL

  13. Word Differences Biscuit Chips Crisps Hoover Kitchen Roll Bonnet Boot Bonnie Bairn Lad & Lassie Ladder Wee Cookie French Fries Potato Chips Vacuum Cleaner Paper Towels Hood of Car Trunk of Car Pretty Baby Boy & Girl Run in Panty Hose Little

  14. Yummy Food?? Black Pudding Scottish Fish & Chips

  15. Enjoy the Treats, Music & Scenery http://youtu.be/7hYRLyVPZ-4

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