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The drama and sheer variety of Scotland's natural features never fails to impress visitors. Though small, the country certainly has many treasures crammed into its compact territory with something for all tastes. For travelers seeking an oasis in nature, Scotland will offer an amazing range of landscapes, from the gentle rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the breathtaking peaks of the Cairngorms, and from the rugged coastlines of the north east to the sub-tropical gardens of Wester Ross. For the history buff, few cities compare with Edinburgh and Glasgow; for the hungry, try haggis if you must but don’t miss the Aberdeen Angus beef or smoked salmon from Dumfries & Galloway or, for the thirsty, the peerless malt whiskies f the Isle of Islay or Oban await. There is wild mountain scenery of the Highlands & Northern Islands and cold, sparkling seas washing against the Outer Hebrides. Wildlife watchers will find otters, eagles, whales, and dolphins, while hill walkers have almost 300 Munros to bag.

There’s also turbulent history and fascinating genealogy, castles and country pubs, canoeing and caber-tossing, golfing and fishing, and all-round good craic (lively conversation).

Although an integral part of Great Britain since 1707, Scotland has maintained a separate and distinct identity throughout the last 300 years. The return of a devolved Scottish parliament to Edinburgh in 1999 marked a growing confidence and sense of pride in the nation’s achievements.

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General information

Capital:
Edinburgh

Government:
Devolved Government within a Constitutional monarchy

Currency:
Pound sterling (GBP)

Area:
78,772 sq km

Population:
5,194,000 (mid-2009 est.)

Language:
Macedonian 68%, Albanian 23%, Turkish 3%, Serbian 2%, other 4%

Ethnic Groups:
Scottish 89%, English 7%, Irish, others 4%

Demonym:
Scots, Scottish

Religion:
Christianity 65%, other 2%

Time Zone:
UTC +0

Drives on the:
Left

Electricity:
230V/50Hz (UK plug)

Internet TLD:
.uk

Country Code:
44

International Access Code:
00